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Customer Experience Manager

Merola Tile
Manalapan Township, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026

Great customer experiences don't happen by chance; they're built by great leaders. As our Customer Experience Manager, you'll lead a multi-state Customer Service team, champion process improvements, and create an environment where employees are empowered to deliver exceptional service every day. You'll work closely with leaders across Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, and Product to solve challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure every customer interaction strengthens our reputation. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, driving change, and making a lasting impact on both the customer and employee experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily customer experience operations across the New Jersey and California facilities to achieve department goals related to quality, productivity, compliance, and service standards.
  • Manage and develop team members, including supervisors and customer service staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Evaluate performance metrics, service KPIs, and operational trends to guide data-driven decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimize operational performance by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, cost control, and quality outcomes.
  • Design and standardize workflows, policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance across both facilities.
  • Apply sound judgment to resolve escalated customer matters, operational risks, and recurring service issues while balancing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Warehouse Leadership, Accounting, Sales, Product, and other stakeholders to align resources and processes with business objectives.
  • Implement strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and operational improvements across EDI, ERP, WMS, and partner portal systems to drive measurable business results.
  • Manage change initiatives, ensuring clear communication, staff engagement, and smooth transitions across teams and processes.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance evaluations, targeted training, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Champion a customer-first mindset across the team, reinforcing responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in business or related field.
  • 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in Customer Service
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience with ERP, WMS, and EDI systems
  • Experience with CRM and implementation
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Regularly stand/sit for extended periods, operate office equipment, perform light to moderate lifting, lift/move up to 15 lbs. occasionally, bend, twist, and maintain proper posture. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role in accordance with applicable laws. 


Competencies

Leadership --Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services;

Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Judgment-- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions. Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Accountability-- Take ownership and accept responsibility of actions, Set the bar high and acknowledge all levels of performance from self and others, Document lessons and commit to fair and consistent correctio of sub-standard work performance

Change Management—Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results


Additional Notes: Must be authorized to work in the United States.


Benefits:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 9 Annual Paid Holidays (including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
  • Paid Time Off — earned and accrued from your first day with the company
  • 401(k) Plan with company match (eligibility after 1 month)
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Performance Reviews after 90 days and annually
  • Quarterly Company Goals — opportunity to earn up to 4 weeks of additional bonus pay annually
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Discount on tile after 6 months
  • Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Tea provided daily
  • Weekly Company Lunches
  • Company Culture Events — BBQs, Ugly Sweater Day, T-shirt making, Halloween contests, and more
  • Fun, Friendly, Family-Like Environment

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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