Client Service Manager

Livingston International

About The Position

We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs. JOB SUMMARYThe Client Service Manager (CSM) plays a key role in ensuring exceptional client satisfaction at Livingston. This position serves as the primary business contact for clients on all brokerage and trade‑related matters, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including financial decision makers. The role focuses on strengthening client retention, delivering a high‑quality service experience, and identifying opportunities for account growth.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and management internally and in client organizations.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to drive change and deliver targeted results.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a stressful environment.
Excellent understanding of supply chain process, procedures and regulations.
Strong working knowledge of CRM and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Effective presentations skills to small and large audiences.
Knowledge and experience with project management methodology and techniques.
4 years of related experience
Associates Degree or post-secondary education

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of client's portfolio directly with the client.
Conduct client visits (virtual and in person) to understand their cross-border trade requirements.
Understand client history, providing appropriate reports, analyzing client information in appropriate systems, determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Establish strong relationship with client decision-makers.
Primary Livingston contact with clients.
Proactively contact client base to confirm satisfaction and identify new opportunities
Client education for regulatory updates and new requirements from Customs and other government agencies
Point of resolution for escalated issues
Project managing new client onboarding
Support execution of sales team growth and retention strategy
Monitor and act upon client satisfaction survey results
Lead periodic business review meetings with clients
Obtain key information to build strong business profiles including information on key contacts, locations, and standard operating procedures
Respond and manage urgent client issues in a timely manner
Identify preventive measures to avoid repetitive service failures
Lead internal cross-functional teams to address process improvements
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.