Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
Savant, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the Atlanta metropolitan area is seeking a Director of Customer Service. The Director of Customer Support will lead and oversee the customer support department of Savant. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery to our clients while driving operational efficiency and excellence, performance management, and strategic alignment with the company's goals. About Savant... Savant offers comprehensive IT Solutions for any Small and Medium sized Businesses (SMBs). They provide IT managed services and consulting to many types of businesses, ranging from law firms to manufacturing to healthcare providers and more, with various numbers of employees (i.e. 3-300). Savant specialties include Security & Firewall Protection, Remote Access and Field Service Support, a sophisticated Private Cloud, Consulting, 24/7 Monitoring & Trouble Shooting, Project Execution, and Performance Reporting. Your work as a Director of Customer Service has several components: The Director of Customer Support is a key member of the Leadership Team and will collaborate with other senior leaders in Savant to drive the strategic direction of the organization. This role involves contributing to high-level decision-making and ensuring alignment between customer support operations and overall company goals. Key Responsibilities include: •Leadership and Team Management: oLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing customer support team. oFoster a positive and collaborative team environment. oImplement best practices in customer support and encourage professional growth. •Client Focus: oEnsure a client-centric approach across all support activities. oAct as a senior point of contact for key client issues and escalations. oAlign with Account Management to deliver focused client delivery and quarterly operations meetings to discuss performance metrics. •Operational Strategy: oDevelop and execute the customer support strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives. oOptimize support processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and service quality. oImplement and manage support tools and technologies. •Metrics and Performance Management: oDefine and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the customer support team. oAnalyze performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. oReport on support metrics to organization. •P&L Management: oOversee the budget, costs and merit increase process of the customer support department. oManage departmental expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities. oEnsure alignment of support activities with financial targets. •Client Relationship Management: oDevelop strategies to improve client satisfaction and loyalty. oAddress and resolve complex client issues and complaints in a timely manner. oGather and act on client feedback to drive continuous improvement. •Operational Excellence: oDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the support function. oEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations. oMaintain high standards of service quality and operational efficiency. Our ideal Director of Customer Service has the following qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. •7+ years of experience in customer support management, with a strong background in IT services or managed services. •Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team effectively. •Strong client relationship management skills with a commitment to exceeding client expectations. •Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies and process improvements. •Proficiency in setting, tracking, and analyzing KPIs to drive performance. •Experience in performance management, including coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations. •Demonstrates experience in managing budgets and financial performance. •Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. About Lyra... Lyra Technology Group is a family of industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. We never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term. We're able to arm our operational companies with industry best practices and resources to put them in the best position for growth and continued success. We made our first acquisition at the beginning of 2018. Today, we hold a controlling stake in 70 companies across the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our company employs over 6000 team members, each led by its own proven management team, like the one at Savant.