WESCO International

Manager - Customer Service

WESCO International$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of directly related training or experience required.
  • Knowledge of business management principles for strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Understanding of customer service principles and quality standards.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for workflow improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency with computers and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and monitor customer service performance metrics.
  • Manage team processes to enhance customer interaction efficiency.
  • Analyze report findings and recommend solutions for customer complaints.
  • Cultivate a motivated team aligned with company goals and values.
  • Represent management professionally, embodying company values of integrity and customer focus.
  • Collaborate with Inside Sales for quotations and shipment coordination.

Benefits

  • Participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan for eligible positions.
  • Potential for commission structure for certain sales roles.
  • Paid time off for employees.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
  • Retirement savings plans available to employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Manager - Customer Service, you will manage a team responsible for ensuring customer service levels are met or exceeded. You will establish efficient and balanced workflows that maximize efficiency and produce high levels of service quality and customer satisfaction. You will monitor and measure service metrics and utilize the data to develop standards, improvements, or changes to processes in addition to making recommendations for changes to products or services based on customer feedback and requests. You will have overall responsibility for ensuring department goals are successfully met or exceeded.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
  • Develops and monitors appropriate measures for customer service performance, which may include service level, order entry accuracy, calls abandoned, average talk time, occupancy, and productivity.
  • Manages people and processes to ensure customer interaction is handled correctly, timely, and with a sense of urgency.
  • Analyzes report findings and recommends response to complaints, considering nature and complexity of complaints, requirements, and actions of subordinates to ensure settlements are made correctly.
  • Develops, nurtures, and grows a focused and motivated team of employees with common goals and a strong sense of interdependence for success. Ensures employees are trained in all activities related to the system and job functions.
  • Represents management to internal and external constituencies with high degree of professionalism and a focus on continuous improvement, while exhibiting and providing an example to others of our shared values of integrity, customer interests first, mutual support, respect for individuals, creativity, and diversity.
  • Works with Inside Sales in handling of quotations, expediting shipments, providing price and delivery information.
  • Depending on location, may be responsible for the building operation and maintenance (including all service contracts and IT support), as well as all physical assets at the location. Maintain the location areas (counter, office, and warehouse) in a 6S state.
  • Depending on location, may conduct inventory control procedures.
  • May be required to obtain LEAN certification and lead and/or support corporate or regional LEAN Initiatives, applying kaizen methodology to location processes and operations.

Qualifications:
  • High School Degree or Equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of directly related training or experience required.
  • Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
  • Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes in order to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
  • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
  • Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
  • Time management skills.


This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About WESCO International

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Join the dynamic team at WESCO International, a leading provider in the electrical distribution industry, and be part of a company known for its substantial commitment to innovation and leadership. At WESCO, we offer a range of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that fosters growth and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At WESCO International, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our global clientele by delivering top-tier solutions in electrical distribution and supply chain services. Our team is at the forefront of industry expertise and digital innovation, making WESCO an ideal place for those who are driven to excel in a professional setting.

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WESCO is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career alongside over 18,000 dedicated professionals worldwide. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower them through unmatched training, development, and certification support.

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Embrace the opportunity to do innovative work with WESCO International, where your skills in technology, industry expertise, and leadership will be honed to perfection. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and the sharing of ideas across teams, driving the kind of innovative solutions that keep us at the leading edge of the industry.

Career Development and Benefits

Future-proof your career with WESCO International, where the path to advancement is filled with diverse job opportunities. From internships to leadership positions, the potential for professional growth is limitless. Enjoy comprehensive benefits that support both your professional and personal life, as well as diversity training that ensures an inclusive workplace.

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Learn more about WESCO International
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$100.5 million
Founded
1922
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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