Loss Draft Customer Care Team Lead

Title Loss Draft Customer Care Team Lead Overview of Position The position serves as the primary point of contact for clients and customers, providing timely, professional support through phone, email, mail, fax, and other communication channels. This role is responsible for addressing inquiries, resolving issues, documenting customer interactions in a computerized tracking system, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The lead identifies recurring concerns and escalates trends as appropriate, while also supporting customer retention efforts by promoting relevant products and services. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to follow established policies and procedures while delivering effective solutions to customers. Core work schedule is Monday through Friday from 12 noon EST to 9 pm EST . Overtime and/or Saturday hours may be required. What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? Lead, organize, motivate and coordinate the day-to-day work flow activities of associates that perform the duties required of a Customer Care Specialist or Sr. Customer Care Specialist to ensure deadlines/SLAs are met Act as a SME for department to answer procedural questions and assist in resolving complex or escalated issues Assist with inbound/outbound activity and/or assigned projects Ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments in the company Utilize knowledge of team, procedures, trending and call center reporting to recommend process improvements and efficiency gains. Ability to work in multi-client/functional environment Assist in developing revised standards and methods Handle highly escalated supervisory type calls and other temporary assignments Mentor team based on low production or quality results. Oversee training of new hires and associate cross training initiatives, in addition to the creation and facilitation of training, as needed. What are the requirements needed for this position? 3 years customer service in insurance, banking, finance, mortgage lending or related experience 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience Working knowledge of MS Office suite products Excel, Word and Power Point High School Diploma/GED required What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? Knowledge of all the duties of the Customer Care Specialist and Sr. Customer Care Specialist positions Strong computer skills, (ability to create, edit and analyze spreadsheets) Advanced skills at effective listening and communication (verbal/written) with internal and external personnel/customers/clients SME for Customer Care procedures, call processing & soft skill techniques. Strong attention to detail Proven ability to successfully prioritize and plan to meet goals Demonstrates leadership skills Works well in a fast paced/high stress environment Ability to easily adapt well to change and encourage others to do the same Works well in team environment and as an individual contributor Expert skills in thinking outside of the box to resolve complex/escalated problems Ability to effectively relay accurate and detailed information to various parties via in-bound and out-bound telephone calls, in team meetings, training sessions, and our clients. What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job? General office demands ENT227 - Customer Care Team Lead Job Grade 07 Pay Range: $20.96 - $34.59 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. 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