Client Services Manager
SphereCommerce
- USA
- $85,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise, mentor, and develop client services team members, fostering a high-performance and client-centric culture, and supporting their professional growth and career development.
- Oversee daily client services operations, including client support, account maintenance, billing and account reconciliation inquiries, and equipment support.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs, reports, and dashboards to assess team performance, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency, and use findings to drive improvements and efficiencies across the team and wider organization.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement process improvements, streamline workflows, and support automation initiatives.
- Present on operational metrics, team performance, and initiatives to the senior leadership team.
- Act as an escalation point for complex client issues, owning resolution from start to finish.
- Proactively communicate findings, process and procedural updates to the team and wider organization, including providing both internal and external training as needed.
- Use metrics and data to analyze and report on client and service trends, and ensure the Client Services team are prepared and equipped to handle inbound inquiries as appropriate.
- Analyze recurring client and product-related issues using data and report findings to Product and Development teams, providing actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of client-related projects and initiatives.
- Support regulatory compliance and information security requirements in all client service processes.
- Provide monthly reporting to leadership on client services performance, trends, and risks, including presenting on senior leadership business review calls.
- Manage the Client Services day-to-day activities, including team scheduling, on-call coverage, overtime, and performance reviews as appropriate.
- Remote, occasional on-site visits may be required.
- Monday to Friday. Core office hours (8-hour day). After-hours availability may be necessary
- Some travel necessary for team / client meetings
- Strong knowledge of payment methods, platforms (i.e., gateways / ISVs / VARs), and processing (e.g., TSYS, First Data, Elavon, etc.).
- Experience managing client-facing or call center operations.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to influence, persuade, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; capable of exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Strong proficiency in reviewing, preparing and analyzing operational data, and using findings to drive incremental improvements in collaboration with senior executives.
- Strong collaborator, able to ingest, synthesize, and act on guidance and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple demands simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in client services, account management, or operations, preferably in payments or financial services.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams and improving operational processes.
- Directly supervises client services representatives and coordinators. Responsible for coaching, performance reviews, and workforce planning in alignment with department goals.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Wellness Resources