Sr. Manager, Customer Service

The Guitar Center Company

$80K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of leadership experience in customer service or contact center settings, with 3+ years managing teams.
  • Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and first contact resolution metrics.
  • In-depth knowledge of contact center operations, including multi-channel support and workforce management.
  • Familiarity with CRM, contact center systems, and knowledge management tools.
  • Experience with AI-driven tools (e.g., chatbots, sentiment analysis) and their application in customer service.
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills, particularly in handling escalated cases.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to develop and implement customer service strategies.
  • Lead and mentor customer service teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
  • Set and monitor service standards for resolution times, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage the escalation framework for resolving complex customer issues and VIP cases.
  • Promote a customer-first culture through empathy and problem-solving approaches.
  • Oversee daily service operations and optimize staffing and workflow.
  • Evaluate and refine processes to enhance efficiency and reduce customer repeat contacts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
Full Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Experience & Service Strategy

  • Partner with CSC leadership to define and execute customer service strategies that support loyalty, retention, and brand reputation.
  • Lead multiple customer service teams, including Supervisors/Team Leads and frontline agents, to deliver world-class service.
  • Establish clear service standards around first contact resolution, handle time, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Own the service escalation framework, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex issues and VIP cases.
  • Championing a customer-first culture grounded in empathy, active listening, and problem solving.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee day-to-day service operations including staffing, schedule adherence, real-time management, and workflow design.
  • Partner with Workforce Management to forecast volume, plan coverage, and optimize schedules across phone, email, chat, and social channels.
  • Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to customer service and complaint handling.
  • Continuously review and refine processes to remove friction, reduce repeat contacts, and drive efficiency.

Quality, Training & Knowledge Management

  • Own or co-own Quality Assurance programs, including calibration sessions, call/chat monitoring, and scoring frameworks.
  • Partner with Training and Knowledge Management teams to ensure agents have up-to-date resources, product information, and playbooks.
  • Identify skills and knowledge gaps; build targeted development plans and training interventions.
  • Use coaching, side-by-sides, and feedback loops to elevate service skills, de-escalation, and problem resolution.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor and analyze key metrics such as CSAT, NPS, FCR, AHT, contact volume, and escalation rates.
  • Leverage data and customer feedback to prioritize improvements in policies, processes, and tools.
  • Partner with Technology and Analytics teams to implement AI-enabled tools (such as virtual assistants, agent assist, and sentiment analytics) that enhance service quality and efficiency.
  • Run pilots and continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, process mapping).

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with eCommerce, Stores, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to proactively address customer-impacting issues (inventory, fulfillment, returns, repairs).
  • Provide customer insights and trends to influence policy changes, product improvements, and end-to-end journey design.
  • Partner with Marketing and Loyalty teams to support service aspects of campaigns, events, and membership programs.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.


MINIMUM Requirements & Special ATTRIBUTES:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Operations, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
  • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in a contact center or customer service environment, including 3+ years leading supervisors or managers.
  • Proven track record of improving customer satisfaction, first contact resolution, and overall service performance.
  • Deep understanding of contact center service operations, including multi-channel support, workforce management, and quality assurance.
  • Experience with CRM systems, contact center platforms, and knowledge management tools.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven and automation tools (e.g., chatbots, agent assist, sentiment analysis) and how they support customer service outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills; comfortable handling executive-level escalations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and build an engaged, customer-focused culture.

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