Customer Service Director

OverviewAt VELUX, we give you the chance to grow. To shape your own career. To be part of a company that leads the market in sustainable indoor living. A company that aspires to transform the life of both people and planet. We offer you a world of opportunities – if you have the ability and the drive to take them. We are looking for our new Customer Services Director for France who will be an integral part of the French leadership team.Strategic and hands-on, the Director of Customer Services will be responsible for overseeing and managing the customer care operations within the French organization. This role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, developing customer care strategies, and leading a team of customer care professionals. The Director of Customer care plays a critical role in enhancing the customer’s experience, resolving customer issues, and fostering a customer-centric culture.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service Strategy and Management: Design and execute the market strategy for the Customer Service department, which takes care of different stakeholders, such as homeowners, dealers and installers, ensuring seamless delivery from first contact to order, to after-sales support.Ensure the customer care department is focused on quality, responsiveness, and commercial impact.Own the customer relationship management (CRM) across multiple touch points, including the website, contact center, chatbot, advisory service and technicians, ensuring a seamless and consistent customer experienceOversee the resolution of complex customer issues and complaints.Operational ExcellenceOversee daily customer service operations to ensure efficiency and quality.Develop and implement processes to prevent recurring issues, and implement initiatives to improve the overall customer experience.Monitor customer feedback, service levels and complaints to identify areas for improvement.Oversee end-to-end operations from order management to delivery and after-salesPromote efficiency, agility, and disciplined cost control across all operational functionsContinuously improve tools, systems, and processes to eliminate redundancies and unlock synergiesPropose and implement the most effective models (insourcing vs outsourcing)Establish and optimize processes to manage after-sales interventions efficiently.Promote Occupational Health and safety policies, practices requirementsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentLead and mentor the customer service team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional development.Ensure the customer service team has the skills and resources necessaryPerformance ManagementMonitor and analyze customer service metrics to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.Develop and implement performance improvement plans for customer service staff.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with other departments such as sales, marketing, and global Operational excellence, to ensure a seamless customer experience.Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on customer feedback and data.Collaborate across SWE Customer care teams and beyond to improve service blueprints and share insights.Team Leadership & CultureFoster a high-performance, inclusive, and feedback-driven cultureSupport leadership development and cross-functional collaborationSupport strategic Projects, change Management, lead key transformation initiativesManage change processes with clear communication and stakeholder alignmentFinancial & Performance ManagementAlign budget planning with strategic prioritiesTransform the department into a source of profit by identifying and leveraging opportunities for revenue generation.Own and manage the Customer Care department P&LDrive performance against expected targets and KPIs, and implement continuous optimization strategiesWhat we look for: Required skills and QualificationsCustomer service professional background20+ years of customer service experience, managing after sales, quality, and customer interaction centers (in house and/or external)Experienced in working within industry / companies recognized for their best-in-class customer service, and in creating customer centric, added value services for homeowners and B2B partnersExperienced in turning a customer service department from a cost into a profit center, while ensuring best in class NPS and CSTA scoresStrategic ThinkingAbility to develop and implement strategic customer care plans aligned with business objectives.Experience providing strategic recommendations to senior management.Leadership and ManagementStrong track record in building teams, driving transformation, and delivering commercial impactStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing customer care team.Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsSolid financial acumen with experience managing customer service-related costs and performance metricsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing customer service challenges.Communication and Interpersonal SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present customer service information to various stakeholders including the board of directors, employees, and external partners.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent communication skills in French and EnglishTechnology ProficiencyProficiency in customer service software and tools.Experience with data analytics and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross-functional environmentMaster’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related fieldDirect reports: CIC, AFS, Advisory services managers, HSEKey Performance MetricsService performance KPI such as NPS, CSAT, first time fix, etcCustomer care P&L, from net sales down to department contributionWhy Join Us?We’re on a mission to help people transform their homes and workplaces into healthier, brighter spaces through daylight and fresh air. Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and human-centric design. You’ll be part of a passionate team where your leadership will shape both the customer journey and operational backbone of our business.Ready to apply?Learn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com where you can read more about working at our company and what to expect of our recruitment process.We look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis until we have the right match.All inquiries will be treated confidentially.About VELUXIn the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are widely available. We employ around 12,000 people, and our company is headquartered in Denmark. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.Equal Opportunity EmployerAt VELUX Residential, we believe in fostering a diverse workplace for everyone to thrive, develop, and perform at their best, and where you feel welcome, respected, and valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all - whether you are applying for a role or already a part of VELUX Residential. That means we recruit, hire, train, and promote people based on their skills and potential without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our employment decisions are fair and inclusive, focusing only on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared mission and success. #J-18808-Ljbffr