Customer Service Manager at Rentokil Initial Group

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentorship, KPI Management, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Complaint Resolution, Sales Growth, Continuous Improvement, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Conflict Resolution, Technical Literacy, CRM Software, Customer-Centric Mindset

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene, and indoor plant care. We operate three market-leading brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene, and Ambius Indoor Plants. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to Protect People, Enhance Lives, and Preserve our Planet. From multi-national corporations to local restaurants and family homes, over two million customers rely on us to get the job done quickly and effectively. The Role We are looking for an energetic, results-driven Customer Service Manager to lead our customer facing team. In this role, you won't just be managing tasks; you will be empowering your team to deliver a consistent "WOW" experience to every client. You will act as a bridge between our internal service delivery teams and our external stakeholders, ensuring that our customer service levels remain world-class while driving growth through retention and sales opportunities. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, lead, and develop the customer service team, including offshore team members. Operational Excellence: Construct and deliver individual and team KPIs, ensuring the team's performance management processes are strictly followed. Data Driven Strategy: Analyse customer service data and branch stats to identify trends, improve productivity, and maintain exceptional service levels. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure customer needs are met and service efficiency is optimised. Proactively engage with internal stakeholders to monitor and ensure Service Delivery KPIs are achieved. Complaint Resolution: Oversee all customer feedback and escalations, ensuring "customer in jeopardy" procedures are followed to resolve issues with speed and professionalism. Growth Focus: Lead and manage the internal sales function to drive sales growth, activity levels, and conversion performance in line with KPIs. Continuous Improvement: Support and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging new tools and technologies to streamline workflows. Requirements Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar services-based Customer Service Manager or Team Leader role. Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor and "stellar" phone etiquette. Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to work calmly under pressure and handle complex dispute resolutions. Technical Literacy: Proficient in multiple database systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and CRM software. Mindset: A customer-centric mindset with a "lead by example" approach. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and background checks. If you’re a Customer Service Superhero ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader, click the Apply button now! Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Customer Service Manager will supervise, lead, and develop the customer service team while ensuring operational excellence by constructing and delivering individual and team KPIs. This role also involves analyzing service data, managing stakeholder collaboration, overseeing complaint resolution, and leading internal sales functions to drive growth.