Customer Service Manager I

Customer Service Manager

The Customer Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a customer service team, composed of the SBS CE ChatNow & Intern team with four (4) Supervisor direct reports. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency. It involves managing staff performance, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and strategic planning. The manager fosters a customer-centric culture, promotes teamwork, and leads initiatives to enhance service standards and employee engagement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Conducts performance evaluations and manages individual and team goals aligned with business objectives. Utilizes coaching and feedback to team members to support growth and performance improvement.
• Provides day-to-day management and support to customer service staff. Champion customer-centric culture inside and outside the call center cultivating an environment of trust, teamwork, and ownership.
• Responsible for their team's operational optimization through use of effective staffing and scheduling metrics, and interaction volume forecasting. Analyze department performance and proactively identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service, productivity and service. Recognize performance trends, perform root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement. Create action plans to implement identified opportunities to meet set standards.
• Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures; Develops and implements customer service performance standards.
• Determines training needs and establishes programs. Perform periodic training quality assessments to ensure training standards are met. Coordinate training to ensure timely and consistent training delivery while managing change.
• Investigate and resolve escalated customer service inquiries.
• Participates in or leads cross-functional projects and change initiatives to support business transformation

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes direct supervision of supervisors.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Management, Business Administration or similar area of study. Alternatively, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Experience: Seven (7) years of previous related experience with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity (in addition to education requirement).

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Customer Service Expertise

Proven experience in call center or customer service environments, with demonstrated supervisory and leadership capabilities Handles challenging customer interactions with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely and effective resolution Maintains high levels of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting productivity and quality benchmarks

Leadership & Team Management

Conducts performance evaluations and manages individual and team goals aligned with business objectives Provides coaching and feedback to team members to support growth and performance improvement Balances individual and team responsibilities while promoting a positive and inclusive team culture Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Operational & Strategic Planning

Collaborates effectively with Resource Management and other internal teams to align staffing, scheduling, and forecasting with operational needs Proactively identifies and resolves issues with efficiency and sound judgment by interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data insights to drive operational improvements Effectively prioritizes and plans work to meet deadlines and service level expectations Participates in or leads cross-functional projects and change initiatives to support business transformation

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal, written, and analytical communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly Skilled in conflict resolution and active listening, fostering constructive dialogue Demonstrates composure under pressure, multitasks effectively, and consistently treats others with respect and professionalism

Technical Proficiency

Proficient in typing and navigating multiple systems with ease, including Microsoft Office Suite and various operating platforms

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of in-office work at Windsor, CT and remote flexibility. The expected pay range for this on-site position across the U.S is $90K- 95,000K. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran