Director Of Service Excellence
5 days ago
Alexandria
Job DescriptionDirector of Service Excellence Position Overview The Director of Service Excellence is responsible for architecting and leading the company's customer experience and service excellence strategy across all field and office operations. This leader will transform service delivery into a competitive brand differentiator by implementing world-class hospitality standards, driving training initiatives, and elevating customer satisfaction across the organization. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership • Establish and maintain best-in-class service standards for all customer-facing employees., • Design and enhance the end-to-end customer journey, from initial customer contact through post-service follow-up., • Partner with executive leadership to align service excellence initiatives with organizational growth objectives., • Foster a customer-centric culture focused on delivering exceptional service experiences.Training & Development, • Develop and oversee a scalable service excellence curriculum for field and office teams., • Integrate luxury hospitality principles into practical service and communication training., • Create programs focused on customer engagement, conflict resolution, and escalation management., • Provide coaching and leadership development to support service excellence goals.Performance & Quality Assurance, • Partner with Service Managers to improve customer satisfaction and service performance metrics., • Oversee service quality programs including ride-alongs, call monitoring, and mystery shopper initiatives., • Analyze customer feedback and operational data to identify trends and performance gaps., • Implement targeted training and continuous improvement strategies to drive measurable results.Qualifications, • 10+ years of experience in customer experience, service operations, hospitality, training, or a related leadership role., • Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications in Hospitality, Training & Development, or Customer Experience are a plus., • Experience with luxury hospitality brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, or similar service-focused organizations strongly preferred., • Proven success translating hospitality-based service models into operational or field-service environments., • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale service culture and training initiatives.Key Skills, • Customer Experience Strategy, • Service Excellence, • Leadership & Change Management, • Training & Curriculum Development, • Performance Coaching, • Quality Assurance, • Data Analysis & Customer Satisfaction Metrics, • Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management, • Conflict Resolution & Escalation Management Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $130000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Alexandria,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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