CornerStone Staffing - Our client, an innovative Blue-chip company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate Director, Customer Service
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Our client, is looking to recruit an Associate Director, Customer Service
This operational leadership position is responsible for day-to-day planning, measuring, and executing service quality and operations for the contact center operations.
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Education and Experience
10 - 15 years of experience in B2C retail & FMCG/Telecoms customer service experience required.
8+ 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 300+ indirect reports and 4+ direct reports).
Skills and Competencies:
Leadership development - Coach direct reports to become “Ultimate Hosts” as leaders for their own direct reports.
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.
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online