Customer Service Supervisor II

About the role

MCI is seeking experienced Call Center Customer Service Supervisors to support commercial and public sector clients. These roles involve leading teams of 15-25 representatives, coaching and developing them, and ensuring high-quality customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15-25 entry-level front-line customer service agents responsible for inbound call handling.
• Coach and develop reports on customer service processes and best practices.
• Manage metrics, performance criteria, policies and procedures to improve call center productivity continuously.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and personal excellence.
• Direct workforce management activities and set performance goals and objectives accordingly.
• Develop and maintain strategy on ensuring customer satisfaction on all service interaction.
• Provide team motivation and development to maximize sales opportunities.
• Responsible for the overall performance and productivity of direct reports.
• Responsible for weekly payroll review and submission to ensure correct entries.
• Responsible for driving the growth of revenue and profit originating from a call center.
• Proven ability to meet performance, efficiency, and quality assurance targets.
• Monitor individual and team results to identify and act on both positive and negative performance.
• Communicate key messages effectively to ensure that direct reports are informed of process changes.
• Provide regular feedback to representatives regarding performance wins and areas of opportunity.
• Work with other departments in the organization, such as quality assurance, training, IT, and recruiting.
• Develop and audit quality assurance strategies to ensure the delivery of world-class service.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching and terminating call center employees.
• Manage remote employees as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with data-entry utilizing a computer.
• The ability to read and speak English fluently.
• A wired, high-speed internet connection (Download speed of 20Mbps+).
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute).
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation including the training period.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications.
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issues.
• An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation.
• Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious).
• Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage.
• Strong team orientation and customer focus.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers.

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in customer service, technical support, inside sales, back-office, chat, or administrative support in a contact center environment.
• State or Federal work experience.