Job Description
The Client Services Manager is responsible for occupying a pivotal leadership position, overseeing the creation, efficiency and quality of output of the Client Services team. They will collaborate closely with the Co-Director of Support Services to spearhead the department’s initial development, recruitment and foundational workflows. The Client Services Manager bears primary accountability for daily operations – including ticket queues, work distribution and Target Response Time (TRT) metrics – while actively engaging in vertical planning and departmental health assessments. Proactive and transparent communication with upper management regarding resource constraints or escalations are essential to this role to ensure sustained customer satisfaction and divisional success.
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with the Co-Director of Support Services to manage the end-to-end hiring process, from defining roles to selecting team members Establishing the primary workflows, processes, and structural frameworks for the new team, ensuring seamless handling of all incoming company calls Designing and implementing protocols for fielding inquiries, ensuring a high first-call resolution rate or efficient escalation to the correct divisionsOverseeing daily operations, including ticket queue management, workload distribution, and resolution of escalations Providing real-time coaching and regular 1-on-1 feedback sessions to ensure staff are meeting baseline expectations and developing professionally Facilitating the successful integration of new hires by overseeing their initial training and transition into the team Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs)—such as ticket volume, resolution time, and customer satisfaction—to ensure team efficiency Performing consistent audits of ticket documentation and technical work to maintain high standards of accuracy and service quality Serving as the primary point of contact for sensitive customer escalations, ensuring timely and effective resolution Assisting in day-to-day operational planning, including shift coverage, meeting schedules, and workload distribution Meeting weekly with the Support Services Director to report on team progress, identify potential roadblocks, and discuss personnel concerns Contributing to the development of departmental goals and assisting in reviewing internal processes to improve the overall Support Services Division Working alongside other division leaders to ensure Support goals align with broader company initiatives and product updates Completing special tasks and or projects as assigned by the Director of Support ServicesManaging department budget, reassessing wants and needs of the department to ensure appropriate spending Delivering disciplinary actions, conducting performance reviews, and managing other long-term professional development deliverables
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent experience Must have held a Supervisor position for 4 years or equivalent management experience Must have at least 5+ years of Customer Service experience, experience in the Technology industry is preferred Experience using ticketing systems such as Zendesk or Jira Experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, HubSpot preferred Ability to set clear expectations for direct reports Ability to develop direct reports and help them set and reach clear goals Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and consistently with division staff and management Ability to give sincere, candid, specific, and actionable feedback to direct reports Ability to organize and prioritize daily workload activities for themselves and their direct reports
About Us
Who are we?
Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
Why Choose Inductive Automation?
Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.
Benefits and Perks
100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.
