Team Leader

NWN Carousel

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in a Call Center/Service Desk environment.
  • At least 2 years managing teams within a similar setting.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must handle several tasks efficiently with attention to detail.
  • Able to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
  • Skilled in project management and understands resource allocation.
  • Proficient in communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage a team of Customer Success Center Engineers.
  • Monitor call quality and coach team members for performance improvement.
  • Track and manage attendance and performance metrics.
  • Assign tasks and hold team members accountable for their output.
  • Assist with performance evaluations and year-end ratings.
  • Manage call queues to meet service level agreements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for team efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
  • Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
  • Paid bonding leave for eligible employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.
  • Options for various insurance types, including life and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Team Leader role is responsible for oversight and management of a team of Customer Success Center Engineers.

 

  • Monitor calls for quality, provide performance coaching and feedback.
  • Track attendance and performance of team and individuals.
  • Assign work to team members and make them accountable for their work.
  • Provide input into performance management and terminations.
  • Assist in performance ratings of team members at year end.
  • Manage the queue of calls to ensure service levels are maintained.
  • Implement Process Improvements for Team. Recognize, evaluate and identify areas for improvement.
  • Resolve participant escalations/issues without further escalation by providing superior customer service.
  • Other: Interviewing candidates, providing input on hiring, training, client meetings, client tours, team meetings.
  • Analyzes Service Desk trends to identify opportunities to improve the quality IT offerings.
  • Provides creative “out of the box” thinking.
  • Provide customer service and satisfaction in the area of desktop.
  • Assist in authoring, maintain, adherence to and improve operating policies, procedures and associated documentation.
  • Contribute to and manage additional special projects assigned by the clients and or management team.
  • Potential 7x24 after hours support & On-call rotation; must have internet access from home.
  • Travel may be required - must have personal transportation.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of work experience in a Call Center/Service Desk practice.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience managing people in Call Center/ Service Desk practice.
  • Able to present point of view to gain buy in and drive change.
  • Gains insight from big picture to enhance tactical steps.
  • Must be detail oriented while handing multiple concurrent tasks and/or projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work independently and manage up
  • Thrives in an environment of multiple shifting priorities.
  • Strong analytical skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and act tactically.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills required: this person must be able to incorporate the best ideas from the team, as well as drive acceptance of his/her own architectural and technical concepts.
  • Sought by others as a leader to resolve issues or help problem solve.
  • Proactively initiates key relationships to collaborate and pool resources with internal and external partners.
  • Able to address conflict with others constructively.
  • Effective at building trust in relationships with employees and managers.
  • Manages different audience needs with a customer-focused orientation.
  • Able to work independently and successfully in team environment and interface effectively with senior-level customer representatives.
  • Offers ideas and suggestions to support achievement of goals.
  • Applies concepts of project management & resource allocation.
  • Understands big picture and creates effective solutions through understanding cause and effect.
  • Sees the big picture and begins to advocate for strategic recommendations.
  • Must be capable of forward thinking to plan for future technology needs and foresee trends.
  • Ability and desire to quickly learn new technologies and concepts.

At NWN, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being in and out of work. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), income protection through disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Enjoy unlimited PTO, paid company holidays, hybrid/remote work, paid bonding leave for eligible employees, employee discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional offerings include accident, critical illness, long-term care, and hospital indemnity coverages, legal and identity theft protection, pet insurance, supplemental life insurances, referral bonuses, charitable donation matching, and allowances for eligible roles. Join a team that values the health and wellbeing of all our employees!

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