Client Services Manager

About the role

The Client Service Manager (CSM) position is to sit on-site with our client and oversee multiple sites or projects. The position is responsible for daily service delivery, employee management, overall customer satisfaction, and strict adherence to all SPS policies. The CSM will act as the primary daily client. While overseeing the staff onsite for all supervisory functions required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively institutes the SPS Governance Model to ensure client satisfaction.
• Standardizes policies and procedures, including statistical monthly reporting and benchmarks.
• Drives operational improvements and solution design.
• Troubleshoots and resolves all client, site management, and site staff issues.
• Covers, implements, and oversees any special projects.
• Covers vendor partner negotiations.
• Manages site financials in terms of hours, gross margin spread, profitability and growth.
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource regarding OSHA, EEOC, and the process for handling complaints.
• Manages direct reports, including managerial staff.
• Assists in the development of training materials and execution of formal training sessions
• Supports business development internally and as directed.
• Maintains consistent communication with client and SPS at all levels.
• Manages the receipt, delegation, and successful completion of all client requests. Handle escalations as needed if the Supervisor is unable to.
• Mets all client and SPS deadlines.
• Manages all resources within the operation, including people, hardware/software, and facilities.
• Covers with the supervisors the staff schedules to ensure appropriate staff levels are maintained and proper coverage is provided for PTO, sickness and emergencies.
• Maintains a safe working environment for the SPS staff.
• Tracks all client requests using the approved tracking mechanism for activity and performance.
• Maintains metrics for monthly reporting of KPIs/SLAs.
• Oversees all equipment, supply and messenger vendors to comply with SPS contract.
• Performs daily walkthroughs to observe team performance firsthand for site inspections.
• Documents any incidents and informs client and SPS immediately.
• Maintains site P&L at proforma levels or above.
• Mets all client and SPS deadlines for payroll, billing, and A/R collection.
• Oversees monthly budget forecasts for the account.
• Maintains Client Satisfaction Index (CSI) at or above the previous score.
• Participates in Monthly and Quarterly Client Business Reviews.
• Maintains Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI) at or above the previous score.
• Participates in SPS sponsored events.
• Establishes and maintains accountability to the next higher leadership authority.
• Coaches, develops and cross trains operations team to grow their careers.
• Set and communicates to each staff member individual responsibilities, operational issues/concerns, daily goals, service improvements and customer expectations
• Develops, appraises and counsels staff to reduce turnover, improve employee satisfaction and increase promotability of staff members.
• Maintains consistent documentation monitoring the status of each employee.
• Provides annual employee performance evaluations and reviews as directed by SPS.
• Has strict adherence to all SPS policies & procedures.
• Serves as a knowledge resource regarding SPS policies and procedures.
• Exceeds all contractual and client KPIs/SLAs.
• Immediately reports any personnel, security or data breach incidents to SPS leadership team.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in high level relationship building and operational management.
• Previous management/ supervisor experience overseeing 5-10 employees.
• Ability to build business relationships and interact effectively with C level executives.
• Solid understanding of selling skills.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Industry related experience a plus.
• Driven by client satisfaction, with proven track record of diplomacy and ownership.
• Strong integrity, solid business ethics.
• Strong team approach to account management.
• Creative strategic thinking and performance.

Physical Demands

• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.).
• Physically able to talk on the phone and input data simultaneously.
• Able to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities!
• Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do!
• We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees!
• Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, Entertainment Discounts, & Paid Time Off.

About SPS

SPS is an award-winning employer of choice offering outsourcing solutions that leverage Intelligent Automation (Artificial Intelligence & Robotic Process Automation) in more than 22 countries across the globe. In North America, our services include Mailroom Management (both physical and digital), Office Services such as Reception, Lobby Concierge and Conference Room Management in addition to Document Processing Services utilizing leading edge technologies. Our clients today are companies in sectors such as banking, insurance, legal, higher education, advertising and other professional services, including many Fortune 500 companies. SPS is committed to delivering high caliber outsourcing experience to our clients and offering our employees challenging and exciting career opportunities throughout the North America region and globally. SPS is committed to investing in the professional development of our employees and offers competitive comprehensive benefits and diverse development training programs that lead to building careers.

At SPS we embrace the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all people, applicants, and employees by promoting a culture of access, inclusion, equity and diversity.

SPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by applicable law.