Manager, Customer Experience

Job DescriptionThe Manager, Customer Experience is responsible for overseeing the division's Customer Service Professionals and providing service to internal and external customers on complex issues including determining customer requirements, expectations and ensuring fulfillment.This position will serve Rheem North America, and can be located in Oxnard, CA, Fort Smith, AR, San Antonio, TX, O’Fallon, Mo, or Mongomery, AL. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performing customer experience team focused on delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Drive customer experience strategy, processes, and initiatives to enhance customer loyalty and business performance. Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including service levels, quality, response times, and customer satisfaction metrics. Manage customer escalations and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of complex issues. Analyze customer feedback, trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced service delivery. Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Product Management, IT, Marketing, and other stakeholders to improve the end-to-end customer experience. Establish and maintain customer service standards, policies, and best practices that support organizational objectives. Lead workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance management activities to ensure operational effectiveness. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and customer insights to drive efficiency and service excellence. Manage customer experience projects, communications, and change management efforts across the organization. Oversee reporting and business reviews, providing recommendations and action plans to improve customer outcomes. Foster a customer-centric culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or related field7+ years’ experience customer service or customer call center operationsExperience supervising othersExperience with ERP programs such as Oracle or AS400 and Order Management Systems. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite. Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environmentAbility to present information and respond to questions from groups, manager, clients, and customersRecognize and implement process improvement. Understanding of supply chain logistics. HOW TO STAND OUT:Advanced Degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or related fieldExperience in related industryAs a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And BehaviorsAligning Performance for SuccessApplying Business KnowledgeBuilding TalentBuilding Trusted RelationshipsCommunicating with ImpactCustomer-OrientationDelegating TasksExecuting/Leading the TeamFacilitating ChangeFostering Relationships/ Emotional IntelligenceInfluencingProblem Solving & Decision MakingSupporting InnovationEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.The pay scale for this position $84,400-$154,764. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.About UsAt Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.Our Behavior Based Values Set Us ApartListening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objectiveContributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respectThinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lensActing with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountabilityRheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 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