Head of Customer Service

Kent Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Customer Service will oversee and optimise customer service operations with a focus on the wider customer experience, the offer of value add initiatives and a seamless customer on-boarding process.
  • Logistics customer expert required.
  • A significant growth role within the exciting logistics sector.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized provider operating in the logistics sector.

Job Description

The Head of Customer Service will be based at our client's operation in Kent and will actively oversee customer relationships with a focus on great service, the development and maintenance of a range of value-added initiatives and services that make a positive difference to our client's customer relationships. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the wider customer team of 5 and seek to develop and enhance our client's customer relationships.
  • Account manage and on-board new clients for dedicated transport services.
  • Resolve issues and maintain clear communication with customers.
  • Provide daily operational reporting to customers, including any KPI reports requested.
  • Continuously improve network service and operational performance, supported by the wider team.
  • Be proactive and forward thinking in planning and developing innovative customer projects and network service solutions.
  • Make commercial decisions through analysing information, assessing risk and solving problems to drive business performance and deliver results.
  • Remain open to new business opportunities and to strive to ensure that we are the first choice for our existing customers.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Customer Service applicant can be based at either one of our client's key locations in Kent and will need to demonstrate the following experience:

  • Previous experience of working in a senior customer facing role within the transport industry.
  • Knowledge and experience of transport operations and legal responsibilities.
  • A people first approach to leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills in both a leadership capacity and in the delivery of customer focused results.
  • Financial awareness - service solutions impact.
  • Flexible approach to tasks and able to work to deadlines.
  • Adept at handling conflict resolution.



What's on Offer

A competitive salary ranging between £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.

A benefits package that includes a discretionary bonus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected logistics organisation. Apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Dean Rose
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6771136
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2403

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Kent
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dean Rose
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2403
Job reference
JN-062025-6771136