Experienced Team Lead, Customer Support - Leading and Managing High-Performing Teams in a Dynamic and Global Environment
Introduction to arenaflex
arenaflex is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. As a leader in the digital infrastructure space, arenaflex enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. At arenaflex, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and vital to our success.
Job Summary
The Team Lead, Customer Support is a critical role at arenaflex, responsible for leading and managing a team of customer support agents who provide exceptional service in local languages and English. This role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality support to customers while maintaining operational efficiency. The Team Lead plays a crucial role in team management, performance improvement, and process optimization, and actively supports team members in handling customer inquiries, requests, orders, issues, and escalations.
Key Responsibilities
Provides support for SMEs and escalated customer requests, inquiries, and/or questions through email, phone, or live chat
Responsible for understanding and improving customer satisfaction scores for their overall team
Provides day-to-day and escalation support for all levels of agents related to customer requests, inquiries, and/or questions through email, phone, or live chat
May also take contacts from customers in the form of phone, email, and chat
Provides customer experience recommendations to cross-functional teams, such as Customer Success Management, Customer Support Quality Assurance, IBX Operations, and Sales, to ensure customer feedback is incorporated into business strategies and service improvements
Management Responsibilities
Performance management based on KPIs
1:1 coaching and development and performance improvement planning
Provides performance coaching and feedback results to their teams
Coach and mentor teams through side-by-side support, escalation support
Plans, monitors, and reports on team performance
Planning and Service Level Management
Manages the operation in real-time and takes corrective actions to protect the service (queue and productivity management)
Process Improvement and Management
Directs team on adopting process and procedure changes
Recommends alterations and identifies areas to improve for processes that they manage
Participates in the development and improvement of processes while working with other cross-functional teams
Has an expert understanding of the service desk process and the ability to articulate it in any situation
Business Systems and Technology
Uses expert knowledge of business systems to identify issues and gaps in GSD business systems (e.g., SFDC, AWS Connect, CSC, ECP)
Reports and triages system issues to the proper channels
Projects and Cross-Functional Discussions
Participates in projects and represents own area of responsibility/expertise
Serves as a Point of Contact for other cross-functional teams in matters requiring immediate assistance or operational clarifications
Proactively provides feedback to other cooperating teams and develops cross-functional linkages
Recruitment and Selection
Suggests new hires based on/provided by the WFM process and operational needs
Participates in the selection process and liaises with HR
Reporting and Analytics
Prepares and presents regular business review reports on team performance metrics, customer and agent trends and insights, and operational efficiency to leadership
Analyzes trends in agent and customer feedback and provides insights for continuous improvements
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Minimum 4 years of experience in a contact center environment
2-3 years of experience in leading and influencing co-workers
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field preferred
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Excellent knowledge of contact center operations, best practices, and customer service principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in call center software, customer relationship management (CRM-Salesforce) systems, and other relevant tools
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on resolving customer inquiries efficiently and effectively
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRMs (Salesforce preferably)
Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the contact center's operational needs
Fluency in written and spoken English C1
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are preferred:
Experience working in a global contact center environment
Knowledge of IT service management frameworks and processes
Experience with project management and process improvement methodologies
Certifications in customer service, contact center management, or related fields
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to analyze data and provide insights for continuous improvements
Strong knowledge of contact center operations and customer service principles
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Career Growth and Development
At arenaflex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Team Lead, Customer Support, you will have access to:
Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity
A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Work Environment and Company Culture
At arenaflex, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment. Our company culture is built on the values of:
Collaboration and teamwork
Innovation and creativity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Customer-centricity and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
A salary range that reflects your experience and qualifications
A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced customer support professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Team Lead, Customer Support at arenaflex, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage a high-performing team, develop your skills and knowledge, and contribute to the success of our organization. Apply now to join our dynamic and inclusive team and take your career to the next level!
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arenaflex is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. As a leader in the digital infrastructure space, arenaflex enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. At arenaflex, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and vital to our success.
Job Summary
The Team Lead, Customer Support is a critical role at arenaflex, responsible for leading and managing a team of customer support agents who provide exceptional service in local languages and English. This role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality support to customers while maintaining operational efficiency. The Team Lead plays a crucial role in team management, performance improvement, and process optimization, and actively supports team members in handling customer inquiries, requests, orders, issues, and escalations.
Key Responsibilities
Provides support for SMEs and escalated customer requests, inquiries, and/or questions through email, phone, or live chat
Responsible for understanding and improving customer satisfaction scores for their overall team
Provides day-to-day and escalation support for all levels of agents related to customer requests, inquiries, and/or questions through email, phone, or live chat
May also take contacts from customers in the form of phone, email, and chat
Provides customer experience recommendations to cross-functional teams, such as Customer Success Management, Customer Support Quality Assurance, IBX Operations, and Sales, to ensure customer feedback is incorporated into business strategies and service improvements
Management Responsibilities
Performance management based on KPIs
1:1 coaching and development and performance improvement planning
Provides performance coaching and feedback results to their teams
Coach and mentor teams through side-by-side support, escalation support
Plans, monitors, and reports on team performance
Planning and Service Level Management
Manages the operation in real-time and takes corrective actions to protect the service (queue and productivity management)
Process Improvement and Management
Directs team on adopting process and procedure changes
Recommends alterations and identifies areas to improve for processes that they manage
Participates in the development and improvement of processes while working with other cross-functional teams
Has an expert understanding of the service desk process and the ability to articulate it in any situation
Business Systems and Technology
Uses expert knowledge of business systems to identify issues and gaps in GSD business systems (e.g., SFDC, AWS Connect, CSC, ECP)
Reports and triages system issues to the proper channels
Projects and Cross-Functional Discussions
Participates in projects and represents own area of responsibility/expertise
Serves as a Point of Contact for other cross-functional teams in matters requiring immediate assistance or operational clarifications
Proactively provides feedback to other cooperating teams and develops cross-functional linkages
Recruitment and Selection
Suggests new hires based on/provided by the WFM process and operational needs
Participates in the selection process and liaises with HR
Reporting and Analytics
Prepares and presents regular business review reports on team performance metrics, customer and agent trends and insights, and operational efficiency to leadership
Analyzes trends in agent and customer feedback and provides insights for continuous improvements
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Minimum 4 years of experience in a contact center environment
2-3 years of experience in leading and influencing co-workers
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field preferred
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Excellent knowledge of contact center operations, best practices, and customer service principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in call center software, customer relationship management (CRM-Salesforce) systems, and other relevant tools
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on resolving customer inquiries efficiently and effectively
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRMs (Salesforce preferably)
Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the contact center's operational needs
Fluency in written and spoken English C1
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are preferred:
Experience working in a global contact center environment
Knowledge of IT service management frameworks and processes
Experience with project management and process improvement methodologies
Certifications in customer service, contact center management, or related fields
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to analyze data and provide insights for continuous improvements
Strong knowledge of contact center operations and customer service principles
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Career Growth and Development
At arenaflex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Team Lead, Customer Support, you will have access to:
Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity
A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Work Environment and Company Culture
At arenaflex, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment. Our company culture is built on the values of:
Collaboration and teamwork
Innovation and creativity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Customer-centricity and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
A salary range that reflects your experience and qualifications
A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced customer support professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Team Lead, Customer Support at arenaflex, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage a high-performing team, develop your skills and knowledge, and contribute to the success of our organization. Apply now to join our dynamic and inclusive team and take your career to the next level!
Apply Now