Bourns Reliable Electronic Solutions

Manager Customer Service

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 5-7 years of technical sales or customer service leadership experience in the electronics industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated team leadership capability and operational improvement experience.
  • Experience managing customer-facing service performance metrics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM software like SAP or Sales Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop customer service and inside sales teams, including remote and international members.
  • Establish and monitor departmental goals for performance and continuous improvement.
  • Coach and mentor team members for professional growth and succession planning.
  • Direct customer service functions such as order processing and customer inquiries.
  • Oversee EDI, SAP, and Sales Cloud processes in customer operations.
  • Monitor metrics to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop long-term strategies and manage departmental budgets for optimal performance.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and customer success.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact customer service organization.
Full Job Description
Bourns Inc. is seeking an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead our ECS Customer Service Organization. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing customer service and inside sales operations, driving service excellence, developing talent, and strengthening relationships with customers, distributors, sales teams, and cross-functional business partners.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused leader with strong business acumen, experience managing customer service operations, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and develop customer service and inside sales professionals, including remote and international team members.
  • Establish departmental goals, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop employees to support professional growth and succession planning.
  • Set and monitor quarterly objectives and provide ongoing performance development support.

Customer Service & Operational Management
  • Direct all customer service functions including order processing, customer inquiries, web-based support, sample requests, and sales support activities.
  • Oversee systems and processes related to EDI, SAP, Sales Cloud, and customer service operations.
  • Monitor operational performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Respond to customer escalations and collaborate with sales teams to support strategic accounts.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnership
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term departmental strategies and objectives.
  • Manage departmental budgets and monitor performance against established goals.
  • Partner with Product Management, Sales, Distributors, Manufacturer Representatives, and other business groups to improve service delivery and customer experience.
  • Lead customer feedback initiatives, including administration of the biennial customer survey.

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Serve as a key liaison with Information Technology teams to support system enhancements and issue resolution.
  • Maintain customer data, cross-reference databases, and Sales Cloud information to support business growth.
  • Develop reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to support management decision-making and service improvements.

What We're Looking For

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Experience
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in technical sales, customer service leadership, or a related function within the electronics industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving operational improvements.
  • Experience managing customer-facing processes and service performance metrics.

Skills & Qualifications
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with SAP, Sales Cloud, CRM systems, or similar business applications preferred.
  • Strong analytical abilities and experience creating reports, presentations, and business insights.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and customer success
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact customer service organization


Hiring Range - $80,000 - $90,000

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team.

Custom Field 1: $ 78232 - $ 122238

About Bourns Reliable Electronic Solutions

Bourns, Inc. is an American electronics company that develops, manufactures and supplies electronic components for a variety of industries including automotive, industrial, instrumentation, medical electronics, consumer equipment and portable electronics. Established in Altadena, California in 1947 by Marlan and Rosemary Bourns, graduates of the University of Michigan, the company was founded to develop and sell electronic components and sensors to the aerospace industry. Bourns has 15 manufacturing facilities around the world and has continued growing through the development of new products and technologies as well as through acquisitions. The company has approximately 9000 employees worldwide. Its current Chairman of the Board and CEO is Gordon Bourns, the son of the co-founders.
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