Customer Service Operations Manager Job In A Renowned Blue-Chip Company

CornerStone Staffing - Our client, an innovative blue-chip company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Manager, Customer Service Operations Location: Lagos Job Description

• Our Client, is looking to recruit a Manager, Customer Service Operations
• This operational leadership position is responsible for day-to-day planning, measuring, and executing service quality and operations for the contact center operations.

• Responsible for leading the customer service representatives and the associated supervisory and managerial staff through the overall servicing strategy, and delivering against expected results, while caring for the specific needs of the site
• Evaluate and champion innovation through process improvement, technology solutions and policy changes
• Collaborate with leadership, peers and identified stakeholders to develop and manage cross-functional relationships and projects
• Drive adherence to control processes and procedures and identify risks that could impact operational execution; ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed
• Lead, coach, and mentor a direct team of Sr. Managers
• Create and maintain a work environment that is conducive to employee engagement, satisfaction, development and retention
• Be the primary “voice of the customer” within the company to develop and track necessary surveys, product and customer metrics (e.g. defects, customer satisfaction, call times & utilization, etc.) and to advocate on behalf of customers to achieve consistent, high-value CSAT scores
• Lead and manage teams of 4 Group Managers (CS) and 400 Customer Service Associates; responsible for the overall direction and performance of the teams.
• Accountable for driving complex and variable key initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment to business goals

• 8 - 10 years of experience in B2C retail & FMCG/Telecoms customer service experience required.
• 4+ years of management/leadership of a Customer Service team for Manager position
• Successful management of Net Promoter Score survey and response programs
• Excellent knowledge of statistical concepts and their application to operations along with expertise in the use of technical/statistical tools to drive quality and process improvement is strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, strong presentation skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire large groups of people are a must
• Project Management experience
• People management of large teams (At least up to 90+ indirect reports and 4+ direct reports)

• Leadership development - Coach direct reports to become “Ultimate Hosts” as leaders for their own direct reports.
• Financial Prowess - Be a cereal entrepreneur and ensure that we are using our resources to the best result possible. Show skills in managing budgets and handling forecasts.
• Simplify - Able to see through complexity to find best path forward.
• Inspiring Teams - Help teams understand how their work contributes to end goals. Work with direct reports to create team cohesion and fulfillment.
• Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills - Ability to look at each problem or data set from many different angles to find innovative and simple solutions.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Ability to take what is available and build a fort with it; it’s not a problem, it’s a challenge.