Customer Care Supervisor
ARAG Legal Services UK · Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
About the role
ARAG is hiring two Customer Care Supervisors to lead and coach a talented Customer Care team, fostering team member growth and ensuring members and clients receive outstanding service and positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervises the performance of Customer Care team members.
- Creates and conducts bi-annual performance reviews for Customer Care team members.
- Conducts monthly 1x1 with Customer Care Specialists on their team to provide monthly performance metrics and performance strengths and growth opportunities.
- Maintains open lines of communication and fosters a culture of continuous improvement to help drive success of the Customer Care Department.
- Provides answers and solutions to questions posed by Customer Care Specialists and Team Leads, aiding in their professional growth.
- Maintains open lines of communication and fosters a culture of continuous improvement to help drive success of the Customer Care Department.
- Handles escalated customer issues and provides resolution in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with the Lead Supervisor to implement strategies for enhancing customer support and team performance, ensuring adherence to Company policies and service standards.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- In-depth understanding of customer care processes and best practices.
- Knowledge of performance management and training techniques.
- Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
- Knowledge of company products and services.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to foster teamwork, commitment, and cooperation, with the ability to drive optimal team member performance.
- Ability to lead in engaging, empowering, coaching, and developing team members.
- Ability to build cohesive teams and provide daily support to team members.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain composure and emotional reactions during elevated situations.
- Customer centric focus placing the customer at the center of everything we do.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.
- Strong supporter of ARAG’s desired culture.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3-5+ years of experience in customer service.
- 2+ years previous leadership experience preferred.
- Legal and/or insurance experience preferred.