Head of Customer Service - Global Business Centre (m/f/x)
Head of Customer Service - Global Business Centre (m/f/x)
Head of Customer Service - Global Business Centre (m/f/x)
Belgrade, Serbia - Full Time
SpotLIGHT of the job
Are you passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering excellent customer service at scale? Do you enjoy shaping processes, driving performance and working closely with international stakeholders? Are you motivated by creating structure, improving operations and leading teams through growth and transformation? Join us as Head of Customer Service – Global Business Centre in Belgrade and take ownership of a key function that supports our global business. In this role, you will lead Customer Service and Internal Sales operations, ensuring that the Global Business Centre operates as a reliable extension of Global Sales Operations, delivering standardized, high-quality services across key execution domains.
Responsibilities
Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across Customer Service and Internal Sales activities (quality, responsiveness, compliance) Define and manage KPIs/SLAs, including performance tracking, reporting and regular reviews with stakeholders Lead and develop Team Leaders and their teams; ensure effective staffing and capacity planning Drive a strong culture of customer focus, accountability and continuous improvement Define, implement and maintain standardized processes (SOPs) aligned with Global Sales Operations governance Ensure proper documentation (process maps, work instructions, training materials) and accessibility across teams Continuously identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies Ensure effective usage and adoption of key systems (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, reporting tools) Oversee data quality, reporting accuracy and compliance with relevant policies Act as main operational counterpart for key stakeholders (Global Sales Operations, central and local Sales Ops teams) Provide structured updates on performance, risks, improvements, staffing and transition progress
Skills & Experience
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter as much as your experience. University degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar Proven experience in establishing and leading Customer Service operations within a shared service / hub environment Strong leadership experience, ideally managing multi-country teams or hub structures Solid understanding of Customer Service and Sales execution processes Experience in defining and managing KPIs/SLAs, operational governance and continuous improvement initiatives Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights Experience with SAP (order flows, reporting) is an advantage; Salesforce knowledge is a plus Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint); Power BI or similar tools are an advantage Fluent in English; German or additional European languages are a plus
What we offer
A truly international team – collaborate with colleagues across different countries and cultures Employee well-being and family support programs – including private health insurance and family-oriented initiatives Social gatherings and community eventsS – fostering connection and collaboration Personal growth – access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
What matters to us
We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the
invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is
perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this
as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered
regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.
As the contact person for this position, a great candidate
experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7
days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can
best support you throughout the hiring process.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Kristina Popovic
Who we are
At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and
producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to
life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for
perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and
efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that
inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we
consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is
designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We
guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and
through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.
Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE
LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of
personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture -
illustrated from different perspectives.
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WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT.
We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic,
functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance
quality of life.
WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do —
shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future.
WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME.
While we have grown from a family business into a global
organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture
remain integral to our identity.
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