Description:
Job Summary:The Support Call Centre Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the customer support department. This role ensures that customers receive excellent service and that the support team functions efficiently. The manager will lead a team of support agents, implement customer service strategies, handle escalations, and work closely with technical and operational departments to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team Management
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of customer support agents.
- Manage schedules, performance evaluations, and training programs.
- Create a positive, high-performance team environment. 2. Customer Experience
- Monitor customer interactions to ensure high service standards.
- Handle complex customer escalations and complaints.
- Ensure fast, efficient resolution of issues and requests.3. Operational Efficiency
- Develop and implement support workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor KPIs such as response time, resolution time, and customer satisfaction scores.
- Optimize staffing and shift coverage to meet demand.4. System and Process Improvement
- Utilize helpdesk and call centre software to streamline support operations.
- Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce repetitive issues.
- Work with technical teams to relay customer pain points and recommend solutions.5. Reporting and Analytics
- Produce regular reports on team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Analyze trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Track call volumes and service trends to plan for future growth.6. Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between the support team and other departments including sales, billing, and engineering.
- Participate in planning meetings to ensure customer-centric policies and improvements.
- Contribute to company-wide initiatives focused on customer retention and loyalty.7. Training and Development
- Ensure agents are well-trained in product knowledge, communication skills, and troubleshooting.
- Roll out training for new tools, processes, and product offerings.
- Support career development within the team. Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing a support or call centre team, preferably in an ISP or tech-related environment.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Experience with customer service software (e.g., Freshdesk, Zendesk, or similar).
- Proven ability to analyze data, generate insights, and take action.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Customer-first mindset an
22 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za