Global Industrial For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience Strategy and Leadership - Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute a comprehensive customer experience strategy aligned with business objectives. - Act as a customer advocate, driving cross:functional initiatives that enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. - Identify and implement continuous improvement processes to create a world:class customer experience. - Lead cross:functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Supply Chain, and IT to align customer experience initiatives across departments. Customer Feedback and Data Analytics - Analyze Voice of the Customer (VoC) data, including Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) metrics, to identify trends and areas for improvement. - Oversee quality assurance and training programs, ensuring frontline teams consistently deliver high service levels. - Monitor customer touchpoints and identify improvement opportunities through data:driven insights. Operational Excellence and Performance Management - Establish departmental KPIs and performance standards to track service quality and operational efficiency. - Oversee customer service operations across phone, email, chat, and social media to ensure consistent, high:quality interactions. - Implement workforce management and scheduling strategies to optimize staffing levels based on customer demand. - Develop a high:performance team through coaching, mentoring, and professional development initiatives. Customer Issue Resolution and Escalation Management - Serve as the escalation point for complex customer issues, ensuring prompt and professional resolution. - Approve refunds, cancellations, and exceptions beyond the threshold set for supervisors. - Ensure effective communication and alignment of customer support processes across multiple locations, including remote teams. Culture and Team Development - Foster a customer:first culture, emphasizing teamwork, engagement, and associate empowerment. - Drive initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and overall performance. Competencies and skills Experience and Education : 5+ years of experience as a Customer Service or Contact Center Manager in an environment with 14+ associates, including remote or multi:location teams. : Bachelor's degree in Business, Customer Experience, or a related field (preferred). : LEAN Six Sigma certification or equivalent practical experience in process optimization. Skills and Attributes : Strong leadership with expertise in team development and driving cultural transformation. : Proficiency in customer service technologies, including CRM, workforce management tools, Power BI, Excel, contact ticketing systems, social media platforms, and VoIP telephony. : Highly analytical, leveraging data to uncover trends, explain recurring issues, and measure performance. : Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations at the executive level. : Conflict resolution and negotiation expertise, ensuring customer satisfaction while balancing business objectives. : High attention to detail, with exceptional organizational and time management skills. : Ability to thrive in a fast:paced, multi:channel environment, balancing multiple priorities effec