Client Services Manager
The Role
We are looking for a Client Services Manager to join our dynamic Marketing Services department. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Client Services Manager will be responsible for managing key accounts across a range of services including online marketing portals, creative services, marketing campaign management, small and large format print.
The main responsibility being to optimise quality of service, business growth, customer satisfaction and to lead the team in connection with this.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and develop long-lasting relationships with your portfolio of clients to maximise potential
Understand the client’s business, customers, markets and competitors plus, an understanding of the clients’ internal issues, processes and policies.
Conduct quarterly review meetings and proactively communicate to clients regarding new products and services suitable for them
Identify opportunities to maximise and increase revenue
Regularly review clients’ products and services to ensure quality of service
Resolve complex queries and complaints, and escalate where necessary
Maintain an unrivalled customer experience
Ensure client SLAs are met
Report internally on KPIS and commercial results including potential risks
Have a financial understanding of products and services offered
Manage and mentor a team of Account Executives and Customer Service Administrators
Development of team via training, coaching and mentoring
Identify skill gaps and opportunities for growth
Performance management and appraisals
Onboarding and training
Identify operational issues and problem solve
Liaise with internal teams and suppliers
Administration tasks related to the role including keeping systems up to date
All staff are responsible for adhering to the ISO Policies and Procedures in place
You Will:
Previous experience of client relationship management
Experience of managing a small team
Experience in the print, creative or SAAS industry an advantage
A confident communicator both internally and externally
Team leadership
Influence sales through investigating client’s needs and unstated needs
Work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst still maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Forward thinking and proactive approach
Problem solving and decision making
Commercial awareness
Able to work to targets
Work independently and as part of a team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet and Internal systems
What we offer in return
4 x Salary life assurance
Up to 75% income protection
Private Medical
Enhanced pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Starting at 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
35 hour working week
Employee Assistance Programme – Unum Help@Hand
Trained mental health first aiders
Eye-care Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Time off on your birthday
Social & charity events
Exclusive staff discounts