Call Center Team Lead

Kavak

Kavak

Customer Service
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Posted on Sep 23, 2024

What will be your mission?

The Call Center Team Lead in the automotive industry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a customer service team, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and aligning team performance with company goals. The role involves managing a team of customer service representatives (CSRs) handling inquiries, service requests, and complaints related to purchase and sale of cars.

What will you do ?

Team Management

  • Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of CSRs to meet performance metrics (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, call handling time, and first-call resolution.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to provide feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage the team’s schedule, attendance, and workload to ensure optimal coverage during operating hours.

Performance Monitoring

  • Track and evaluate individual and team performance metrics and create action plans to improve productivity and service quality.
  • Conduct quality assurance (QA) assessments by monitoring live or recorded calls to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.
  • Set performance goals for the team and provide regular progress updates.

Customer Service Excellence

  • Ensure that all customer inquiries are addressed promptly, efficiently, and professionally, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Resolve escalated customer issues, particularly complex cases, and act as the point of contact for higher-level complaints.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as technical support, sales, and logistics, to provide holistic solutions to customer problems.

Training and Development

  • Identify training needs within the team and provide coaching on customer service best practices, automotive industry knowledge, and product-specific information.
  • Lead onboarding and training for new hires, ensuring they understand company policies, automotive products, and service standards.

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for improving call center processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
  • Collaborate with the call center manager and other stakeholders to implement system improvements or new technologies.

What you´ll need

  • Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a call center environment, preferably in the automotive or a related industry.
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a customer service team.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for handling escalations and leading team meetings.
  • Knowledge of the automotive industry, including common customer issues related to vehicles, parts, and services.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with call center software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field is preferred.

Key Metrics

First Call Resolution (FCR)

Average Handling Time (AHT)

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)

Team performance and attendance rates

Additional Qualifications:

Familiarity with automotive CRM tools and customer feedback systems is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Preferential price for retail cars upon completion of probation period
  • 22 working days of holidays

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