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Head of eCommerce Customer Service

As a dedicated Head of eCommerce Customer Services, you will lead the delivery of exceptional customer experiences across all channels. Overseeing support operations, team performance, and customer satisfaction, you’ll champion a customer-first mindset. Collaborating with Product, Sales, and Operations, you’ll ensure service excellence aligns with company goals. 
Responsibilities of the Head of eCommerce Customer Services: 
  • Lead and manage the customer service team to deliver outstanding support across all channels, ensuring timely and effective resolution of queries and issues.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the end-to-end customer journey, increasing satisfaction through all CS Channels.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including SLAs, KPIs, and process efficiencies to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Work closely with e-commerce, product, and operations teams to ensure customer feedback informs business decisions and improvements.
  • Monitor and analyse customer interactions and satisfaction metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for service improvement.
  • Manage complex customer issues and escalations, ensuring they are resolved quickly and appropriately, protecting brand reputation.
  • Evaluate and implement customer support tools and platforms to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and enhance the overall support experience.
  • Act as the voice of the customer within the business, championing their needs and advocating for improvements to products, services, and communication through all channels, countries and marketplace. 

Experience required: 

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Head of Customer Service or Senior Customer Experience Manager.
  • Significant experience in customer service, preferably within an eCommerce Retail brand.
  • Line management experience with a supportive and encouraging management style
  • Experience using Shopify, ZenDesk and Trustpilot

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Data-driven mindset with comfort in handling KPIs and setting performance goals.
  • Familiarity with customer service software, CRM systems, and best practices in customer support.