JOHN Lewis & Partners, one of the UK’s leading retail brands, has solidified a strategic five-year partnership with Ascensos, a prominent independent customer contact and management services provider based in Scotland. This collaboration aims to provide John Lewis & Partners’ shoppers with access to flexible, customer-focused, and highly experienced advisors, catering to their evolving needs.
Under the terms of the seven-figure per annum deal, Ascensos will offer John Lewis & Partners access to cutting-edge technology solutions, enhancing customer interactions, refining overall customer experience, and bolstering customer satisfaction. This collaboration is poised to create approximately 500 job opportunities across Ascensos’ global operations.
Ascensos, established in 2013, has rapidly grown to employ over 3,000 colleagues and has cultivated an impressive clientele, including renowned brands like Aldi, Peloton, and Wickes. This partnership with John Lewis & Partners further underscores Ascensos’ commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to some of the world’s most recognized retail and e-commerce brands.
John Devlin, CEO, and co-founder of Ascensos, expressed his pride in this significant partnership, stating, “We are proud to announce this exciting new partnership with John Lewis & Partners, helping to support one of the UK’s best-loved brands and its customers. Securing this five-year contract is a testament to Ascensos’ unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, which we provide to some of the world’s best-known retail and e-commerce brands.”
Graeme Matheson, Planning and Performance Lead at John Lewis & Partners, emphasised their shared goal of enhancing customer experiences. “Our aim is always to provide the best possible experience for our customers. Through our partnership with Ascensos, we will be able to expand our capacity and capabilities to deliver more effective customer management and engagement.”
This partnership is not only anticipated to elevate customer service but also promises significant commercial advantages for the John Lewis Partnership over the contract’s duration.
For more information about Ascensos, please visit www.ascensos.com.
