Director Customer Service
About The Position
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry. Are you a strategic leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Imperial Supplies is seeking a Director of Customer Service to lead our customer service team and drive the vision, strategy, and execution behind every customer interaction. This role is responsible for shaping the future of the department by aligning people, processes, and performance with business objectives while fostering a culture focused on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and our people-first environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Five to seven years of customer service or sales experience, including at least three years in a customer service or sales leadership role.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing talent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively, stay organized, and lead through change.
- Experience collaborating across multiple functions to solve problems and achieve results.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Set the vision and strategy for the Customer Service organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth plans.
- Lead, develop, and support a team focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences and operational results.
- Partner with leaders across the business to prioritize initiatives, solve challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee customer service operations, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage complex customer issues and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve positive outcomes.
- Develop future leaders through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Monitor departmental performance, metrics, and budgets to ensure business objectives are met.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices to support ongoing organizational improvement.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Remote schedule with a requirement to be in-office 3 days/week
- Work/Life balance
- Immediate medical, dental, vision
- 18 days paid vacation
- 7 paid holidays
- 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
