Manager, Customer Care

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman a sculptor and his wife Sybil a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan David Yurman creates timeless yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration innovation consummate craftsmanship and cable the brands artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States Canada Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman creativity innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown New York City artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman familys guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Overview

The Customer Care Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the call center managing staff and ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient and effective service delivery. This role requires excellent leadership skills a strong understanding of call center technology and a commitment to achieving performance targets.

About Us

David Yurman is internationally recognized as Americas foremost luxury jewelry brand. Founded in 1980 by two artists the company fuses art fashion and jewelry inspired by a passion for excellence in craftsmanship and innovation in the classic tradition. Headquartered in a facility in New York Citys Tribeca neighborhood the company produces more than 250 unique new designs per year and is best known for their iconic Cable Collection introduced in 1983 Silver Ice (diamonds set in silver) South Sea Pearls and Fine Timepieces Mens Jewelry Bridal High Jewelry and Cable Kids. For over 30 years artistic inspiration and the pursuit of excellence has established David Yurman as Americas premier jewelry and timepiece designer. The company continues in this tradition as it evolves into an international luxury brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of service and service-to-sales professionals delivering best-in-class client experiences while strengthening product knowledge skills and capabilities.

• Manage day-to-day operations of David Yurman Customer Contact Center.

• Balance improving operational excellence managing KPIs and building a progressive and engaged Customer Care Team

• Ensure call queues are actively monitored to achieve SLAs.

• Participate in setting and responsible for achieving team and department goals. Specific attention and effort to achieve new departmental targets for sales and conversion.

• Monitor Individual team and contact center results to identify areas of strength and areas of opportunity. Review Performance to ensure the attainment of goals & targets.

• Develop an understanding of the David Yurman customer and champion their needs making realizable and innovative recommendations for improvement based on customer and employee feedback.

• Support Customer Care Senior Manager in analyzing call center data and generating business reports/metrics. Make data-driven and thoughtful recommendations that contribute to an enhanced Customer experience.

• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives.

• Facilitates open and creative discussions of procedures and processes fundamental to improving the departments ability to preempt or resolve customer issues.

• Ensure customer retention & satisfaction through stellar service; maintain positive relationships with both Internal & External Customers.

• Supporting the creation of an environment of continuous improvement through Quality Assurance and ongoing coaching formal and informal

• Successfully handle high-level escalations providing optimal solutions.

• Works cross-functionally with other departments. Participate in meetings and projects for proposed or coming initiatives as required.

• Responsible for driving employee engagement development and career growth.

• Manage & develop CCare team instilling David Yurman Core Values and an understanding of how good service drives increased sales.

• Partner with the Training team to support team engagement through product knowledge service standards and business initiatives. Foster a team culture that is receptive to change and improvement.

• Responsible for hiring development and performance management of staff.

• Participate in the selection interview and onboarding process of new team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in customer service management within a call center environment.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Well organized and structured. Project management skills.

• Proficiency with call center technology and software.

• Experience with Salesforce Customer 360 applications Teamwork Commerce other POS systems or Omni Channel platforms is a plus.

• Proven experience building and developing teams; ensuring bench strength is available to support company initiatives and growth.

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to handle high-stress situations and make sound decisions.

• Proven experience as a call center manager or in a similar managerial role.

• Experience with luxury brands is preferred.

The expected annual salary for this role is $80000-$95000.

Base pay is one component of David Yurmans total compensation package which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits 401(k) plan bonus employee discounts generous paid time off sick time and more.

Location

Lyndhurst NJ

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community and we cherish the diversity of our employees backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individuals age race creed color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender).