Customer Service Manager - Mundelein, IL

Job ID:  494873

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

The Customer Service Manager will be responsible for developing strategies, programs, and initiatives to ensure proper balance of business focus and functional excellence. Provide leadership to the team leaders and customer service representatives and ensure that all major activities are aligned with the overall business objectives to the company.

• Manage Customer service department and employees
• Evaluate needs and strategies to provide the best possible service to both our internal and external customers
• Establish procedures and managerial controls to insure prompt and efficient handling of customer service activities through Team Leaders and Customer Service Representatives
• Develop and plan for future growth and change within department
• Regular review, progress of department workload, and monthly review of all CSR order volume and review of plant performance
• Develop, communicate, and coordinate effective communications between Customer Service Sales and all locations
• Customer database maintenance
• Review and approve assigned SOX requirements
• Some travel is required, and other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
• Ability to train employees. (System, Customer Service, other necessary fundamentals)
• Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training, and assignment of key personnel
• Develop cross-functional, multi-location functional teams

Requirements/education/Experience

• BA/BS Degree desirable, or equivalent in training, experience, and education
• Previous managerial experience is preferred
• Up to 25% travel requirement within the continental United States
• 2+ years experience in effective training
• Full understanding of customer service philosophy and company procedures
• Ability to motivate staff and deal effectively with performance issues
• Extensive understanding of all Sales operations
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a supervisory capacity

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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