Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Manager

Salary 30k dependent on skills and experience

Location office based daily Cheltenham GL50

Full time

What We Offer:

Salary £30k/annumCompany pension schemeCycle to work schemeHealth Care Cashplan30 days holiday including bank holidays

Our client &SONS are seeking a Customer Service Manager to oversee their customer service team. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of their customer support function, delivering exceptional service across all channels while reflecting the brand’s values. This role will not only manage the customer service team but refine processes, and act as the voice of the customer within the business, feeding valuable insights back into product, marketing, and operations.

About Us:

&SONS are more than just a company - they are a family. With a legacy of excellence spanning many years, they have established themselves as a leader in the workwear inspired clothing industry. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction sets them apart, and their people are at the heart of everything they do.

The Team You Will Be Leading:

&SONS have a small team who are very important to their business. They are the ‘face’ of their business, the people who inform, guide, and advise customers on everything from availability, order tracking, and dealing with any problems.

The Role:

Customer Support Management

Oversee day to day customer service across email, live chat, phone, and social channels.Lead, support, and mentor the customer service team, including onboarding, training, and performance management.Ensure service standards (response times, resolution times, satisfaction scores) are met or exceeded.

Customer Experience & Continuous Improvement

Review and optimise processes for handling queries, returns, exchanges, and complaints.Ensure all customer interactions align with brand tone of voice and values.Use customer feedback and data to identify and resolve pain points in the online experience.Collaborate with Operations to improve fulfilment and return workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Marketing to align on promotions, campaigns, and communications.Provide feedback to Product and Merchandising teams on customer insights (sizing, fit, quality).Support ESG initiatives by embedding repair, reuse, and circularity values in customer communication.

Reporting & Insights

Monitor and report on customer service KPIs.Provide regular insights to leadership to inform product and operational strategy.Track customer sentiment and share trends to help shape brand decision-making.

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and people management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication; customer-first mindset.Calm and solution-oriented under pressure.Highly organised, detail-driven, and process focused.Strong commercial awareness of online retail and fashion environments.

Your Experience:

3+ years’ experience managing customer service in fashion, retail, or e-commerce.Proven track record of leading a small-to-mid-sized team.Demonstrable success in improving customer satisfaction and optimising processes.Familiarity with Shopify e-commerce platformsExperience with HubSpot helpdesk/ticketing systems

If you’re based in Cheltenham and passionate about giving garments a second life and want to make a real impact in a growing brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your cv by return.

&SONS is for everyone. We believe that an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We commit to a focused and sustained action to dismantle racist systems, policies, practices, and ideologies within ourselves and our networks. We have zero tolerance for intolerance. We employ the right person for the job, if you are qualified for the position and reading this - we welcome you!

 

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