Director, Customer Solutions
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
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Job Summary
A Place Where People Matter.
SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB. At SEB Professional North America we are a leader in the professional coffee machine industry offering three equipment lines: Schaerer WMF and Curtis. Our innovative coffee machines are trusted worldwide and can be found in a variety of settings including hotels restaurants coffee shops and convenience stores. Join us in delivering exceptional coffee experiences worldwide.
Primary Purpose:
The Director Customer Solutions leads a team of Order Entry Coordinators Resolution Specialists and the Sales Administration team. This role oversees daily operations ensures service excellence drives process improvements and fosters strong relationships with customers partners and internal addition the Director strengthens crossfunctional alignment ensures the team delivers an exceptional customer experience while meeting business goals and supports scalable growth as the business expands.
What Youll Do:
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Customer Solutions team supporting North America to consistently deliver performance targets such as Order Entry Time and Accuracy Delivered by Customer Requested Date and Customer Response SLA metrics to exceed customer expectations.
Own the end-to-end Customer Solutions workflow including order management issue resolution escalations and customer communication to drive customer obsession operational excellence and process improvement.
Ongoing partnership with sales and finance to provide accurate sales target achievement and period-end forecast.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues ensuring prompt response to meet both internal and external customer satisfaction and conduct root cause analysis to implement preventive actions.
Create and refine SOPs to ensure consistency efficiency and compliance. implement performance dashboards and reporting tools to track service levels and present results/action plans to senior leadership.
Collaborate with sales Sales Program Management supply chain and finance teams to optimize crossfunctional processes and resolve complex issues.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Communications or a related field; maybe substituted with equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a customer service-focused role.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing a customer service team with 10 direct reports.
- Professional proficiency in English including reading writing speaking and listening.
- Strong customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
- Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Functional skills:
Proven track record of driving Customer Service excellence and leading teams in a fast-paced growth environment.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Expertise in customer service tools and systems; SAP and Salesforce preferred
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with change management and implementing new technologies
Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams SharePoint).
Knowledge of analytic tools (PowerBI Qlik etc.).
Physical Requirements:
Sitting or standing at a desk while using the phone and computer
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
Overview:
Type of employment: Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
Workplace type: Hybrid up to 4 days a week in office Office: Irvine CA
Travel: Less than 5%
Why SEB Professional North America
At SEB Professional North America we believe great careers are built where people feel supported challenged and inspired. Whether youre working from one of our offices or enjoying a flexible work arrangement between the two were committed to providing benefits resources and a culture that help you thrive both professionally and personally.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Coverage with a generous employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match to help you plan for the future
- CompanyPaid Life Insurance for added peace of mind
- 12 Paid Holidays to recharge and spend time with what matters most
- Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Programs
A Positive Inclusive Work Culture that genuinely values worklife balance
Onsite gym
Eligible for an annual bonus
Compensation:
Salary range of $160000 - 180000 commensurate with experience.
If youre looking for an opportunity to make an impact grow your career and be part of a dynamic collaborative team SEB Professional North America is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey.
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About Company
100 employees
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