R13 Recruitment Ltd
Customer Experience Manager
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Customer Experience Manager
R13 Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading UK manufacturer in their search for a Customer Experience Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious operational leader to join a growing business, taking ownership of an established customer operations function while benefiting from genuine long-term career development, broader operational exposure and the opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position.
You'll lead an established Customer Experience function while gaining valuable exposure to wider logistics and operational activities. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects and play an increasingly influential role with future potential to oversee both logistics and customer operations.
The Company
Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. Operating within a fast-paced environment, they continue to invest in both their people and operations, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals looking to develop their careers within a progressive organisation.
Your Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
- A guaranteed progression pathway.
- Structured mentorship and succession planning with an experienced senior leader.
- Direct exposure to executive decision-making and Senior Leadership Team initiatives.
- Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive environment.
- The opportunity to shape the future of customer operations and logistics across the UK business.
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The Day to Day
- Leading and developing the UK Customer Experience team, driving high levels of service across both B2B and D2C operations.
- Managing and continuously improving the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process, ensuring service excellence and strong commercial performance.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing Team Leaders and Customer Experience Advisors.
- Working alongside the Head of Logistics & Customer Operations to gain in-depth knowledge of UK logistics, supply chain operations and distribution.
- Supporting strategic logistics and operational improvement projects across the business.
- Building experience across in-house distribution and third-party logistics operations.
- Collaborating closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and IT teams to improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes.
- Supporting digital transformation initiatives, including CRM, ERP and AI-enabled customer service technologies.
- Contributing to long-term operational strategy and organisational change.
- Developing strong relationships with the Senior Leadership Team ahead of your planned progression into a Head of Department role.
You Will Have
- Proven experience leading Customer Experience, Customer Operations or Customer Service functions.
- Strong knowledge of Order-to-Cash processes within a B2B and/or D2C environment.
- Experience working within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or distribution operations.
- Experience gained within FMCG, food manufacturing or similar fast-paced operational environments would be beneficial.
- Previous exposure to in-house logistics or third-party logistics management would be highly advantageous.
- Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to influence change and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives.
- Experience using ERP and CRM systems essential, with SAP experience highly desirable.
- Previous involvement in digital transformation, automation or AI-led customer service improvements would be advantageous.
- The ambition, leadership capability and strategic mindset to progress into a Senior Leadership Team position.
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How to Apply
To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity, please email your CV to Rebecca Headden – Business Partner at R13 Recruitment. If you don't hear from us within 5 working days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For candidates applying from outside the local region, please include a brief covering note outlining your relocation plans, current location, and anticipated timeframe for moving. Applications without this information may not be considered further.
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