Experienced Vice President of Customer Service – Driving Exceptional Customer Experience in the Branded Athletic Apparel Industry
At arenaflex, we're dedicated to empowering organizations to celebrate competition, spirit, and identity through our high-quality branded athletic apparel, equipment, and uniforms. As a national provider of innovative products, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences that exceed our clients' expectations. We're now seeking an experienced Vice President of Customer Service to lead our customer support program and drive our customer service strategy to new heights.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a dynamic and forward-thinking company that's passionate about the athletic apparel industry. We're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible products and services, and we're committed to building long-lasting relationships with our customers. Our company culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
The Role
As the Vice President of Customer Service at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for developing and driving our customer service strategy, managing the overall performance of our customer support team, and ensuring that our customers receive the highest levels of satisfaction. This is a leadership role that requires a strong vision, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that hold team members accountable for their performance
* Work with our COO, CRO, and VP Sales Operations to assess our current staff and develop a hiring plan that builds a high-functioning customer service team
* Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for our customer service team, focused on standardization of communication
* Own the delivery of extraordinary customer service, customer satisfaction, and revenue retention, while meeting service level requirements
* Determine what resources, tools, systems, and training will be necessary for obtaining/exceeding service level targets, focusing on new technologies, process improvements, employee skill enhancement, and motivation techniques
* Improve customer service quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and establishing and communicating service metrics and monitoring and analyzing results
* Recruit, select, train, and coach customer service staff
* Develop an effective systems environment to better leverage entire relations throughout the organization
* Develop a strategy for incrementally transforming the customer experience through the use and improvement of current/future technology, focused on cost reduction and improved customer service
* Identify systemic issues affecting customer issues and work with internal stakeholders to identify and implement fixes, process modification, or changes to customer expectations
* Act as the key point of contact to third-party vendors to ensure our technology is up to date and effective
* Research best practices in related industries and companies to determine best practices, focusing on quality support and a positive customer experience
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
* 7 years of experience in a customer support leadership position; school products category industry experience preferred
* 3 years of leadership experience with a proven track record of developing direct reports
* Proven record of delivering continuous improvement to achieve company goals and high standards of quality
* Heavy knowledge and handling of customer service management methodology and techniques
* Excellent cross-functional partnership skills and ability to work positively with business partners
* Excellent resource (people, time, tasks) management skills
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to multi-task while consistently meeting deadlines
* The ability to find innovative ways to respond to customer needs and resolve problems
* Outstanding communication and presentation skills
What We Offer
* A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment that's passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* A comprehensive training program to help you succeed in your role
* A collaborative and supportive team environment that's dedicated to excellence
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and experienced customer service leader who's passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application through the HireBetter website at jobs.hirebetter.com. Qualified applicants will be responded to as quickly as possible.
Join our team at arenaflex and help us deliver exceptional customer experiences that exceed our clients' expectations!