Customer services manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Customer services managers develop service standards, deal with customer enquiries and manage customer service teams.

  • Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.  
  • Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.  
  • Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or
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Customer services managers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Customer services manager you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    32,624 GBP *
    per year
    20,500 GBP
    70,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Customer services manager

    • 35,154 GBP
    • 30,173 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Customer services manager
    Average salary for full-time Customer services manager

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    Salary over time for Customer services manager

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Customer services managers

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    Fair outlook
    90 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Customer services manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 67% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 16% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 6% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

    There is no set entry route to become a customer service manager but it could be useful to do a relevant qualification, like a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Customer Services.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Customer services manager

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Customer services manager.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Customer services manager. Check that you know:
    1
    Customer relationship management CRM software Austin Logistics CallTech; Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Salesforce software
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Customer service knowledge generation software; Data entry software
    3
    Electronic mail software Astute Solutions PowerCenter; IBM Notes
    4
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    5
    Medical software Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
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    Things to highlight for your Customer services manager interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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