Job Description
NeoGraf has been the world leader in the industry for more than 140 years, developing the most comprehensive graphite solutions since 1881. Our products are the reason why some of today's most technologically advanced products are able to perform and work the way they do. Our depth of knowledge, training, understanding and discipline is unmatched in the market, and there's no stopping where we can go from here.
Primary Job Function
The Customer Success Manager is responsible for overseeing the team and ensuring exceptional customer service and driving sales growth through effective communication, product knowledge, and relationship-building skills. Lead customer service and inside sales teams while championing a customer-centric culture across the organization. Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive CX strategy that drives customer satisfaction, loyalty, and increased revenue.
Description of Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of inside sales, ensuring a seamless and positive experience across all touchpoints (phone, email, chat, etc.)
Sales Process Optimization: Analyze the sales funnel, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to streamline the sales process for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead and develop a high-performing inside sales team, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer service, including resolution rates, first contact resolution, and customer satisfaction scores
Analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Develop a comprehensive training program to equip inside sales reps with the skills and knowledge to excel
Foster a competitive and collaborative team environment that drives success.
Manage and motivate a team of inside sales representatives to achieve and exceed sales targets
Develop and implement a data-driven sales strategy to maximize revenue generation
Unearth Hidden Potential: Leverage customer data to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for our existing customer base, with a particular focus on underserved smaller customers. Mine historical data to harvest unrealized opportunities and reignite engagement with these customers.
Coach and mentor inside sales reps, providing guidance on sales techniques, product knowledge, and effective communication
Track and analyze key sales metrics and develop strategies for improvement
Develop and implement a company-wide customer experience (CX) strategy, aligning it with overall business goals
Champion a customer-centric culture by fostering collaboration across all departments
Design and launch a Net Promoter Score (NPS) program to measure customer satisfaction
Analyze NPS data to identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance the customer journey
Advocate for the "voice of the customer" within the leadership team
Pricing Analytics & Strategy: Leverage data and analytics to identify pricing trends, customer behavior, and competitor pricing. Develop and implement data-driven pricing strategies to optimize profitability and revenue growth.
Communicate and implement price adjustments by training inside sales team, assist in crafting customer messaging, and addressing customer concerns.
Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing accurate sales forecasts, identifying demand shifts and offering feedback on sales target feasibility.
Champion CRM use by collaborating on implementation, driving data quality and maintenance, promoting user adoption, and leveraging data for sales insights.
Sales Forecasting & Reporting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and pipeline analysis. Generate reports to track sales performance, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making by the sales leadership team.
Ensure a culture of behavior based safety by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines in all activities, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent.
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a customer-facing role, with a proven track record of success in both customer service and sales leadership
Experience developing and implementing customer experience strategies
Strong understanding of customer journey mapping and experience optimization principles
Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
Data-driven and analytical approach to problem-solving
Ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve ambitious goals
Experience with CRM and customer service technology platforms is a plus
Working Conditions
Non climate-controlled factory environment, along with climate-controlled office or lab environment; Concrete flooring that may be slippery at times due to graphite. Exposure to audible and visual alarms, lights, etc. PPE may be required as appropriate.
Travel up to 10%
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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