Customer Service Manager

Description Customer Service Manager Braunton Full-Time Crew Clothing Company was founded in Salcombe in 1993. Today Crewis a great British brand, and our success lies in our authentic passion for producing great looking, well made clothes. We now have more than 70stores and a thriving website, and the business continues to grow. Our people are at the heart of our company. With a passion for exceptional service, and a love for our product, our team is dedicated to offering the best customer experience - nothing is too much trouble.

Purpose of the role:
As a Customer Services Manager,you will play a key role in supporting the Customer Service team by ensuring the effective management of day-to-day operations, communication, and performance oversight. You will be responsible for monitoring team output across multiple brands, maintaining service levels, onboarding and training newteam members, and supporting continuous improvements in the customer journey.

This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to motivate andlead a team, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges. You will work closely with various departments across the business and play a vital role in enhancing the overall customer experience through quality assurance, performance reporting, and platform optimisation.

• Oversee day-to-day performance of the Customer Service team across multiple brands, ensuring service levels (SLAs) are consistently met.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks across all written and verbal customer interactions, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Support the ongoing improvement of the customer journey through data-led insights, feedback loops, and collaboration with other departments.
• Manage and enhance customer communication via social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand tone and messaging in partnership with the Brand Team.
• Onboard new team members, delivering effective induction and training aligned with brand expectations and service standards.
• Contribute to the development of customer service processes, knowledge bases, and tools (e.g. Zendesk) to streamline workflows and improve the customer experience.
• Identify and escape operational issues impacting customers, providing clear, solution-focused feedback to stakeholders.

• Lead, motivate, and support the Customer Service team, ensuring a positive, productive working environment and a strong customer-first culture.
• Set clear expectations and performance goals for team members, monitoring individual and team progress through regular performance reviews.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training, coaching, or mentoring opportunities to support development and upskilling.
• Manage workload allocation and scheduling, ensuring appropriate cover during peak times, holidays, and absences.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, supporting team members in resolution and decision-making.
• Foster open communication within the team and encourage a feedback-driven environment that supports continuous improvement.

• Produce and distribute team performance reports to key stakeholders across the business, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date internal records relating to team training, performance, and customer feedback.
• Support the upkeep and optimisation of customer service platforms and tools, including contributing to platform improvements and process documentation.
• Assist with data gathering and analysis for wider customer service projects, initiatives, and presentations.

• Work cross-functionally with departments including…