Call Center Team Leader

Description Differentiate yourself in your career with a company that is outthinking and outdoing the competition everyday. Apply now to join Convergys, the global leader in providing customer care, human resources and billing services.Team Leader This position is responsible for supporting, coaching, developing and supervising a group of employees in a Service Center / Sales Operations environment. Responsibilities: Effectively interact with team members that have diverse backgrounds and temperaments, while demonstrating a genuine interest in team members, maintaining open lines of communication with team members and being an advocate for team members. Coach team members on their performance on a regular basis, and write and deliver bi-annual performance appraisal. Communicate positive as well as negative feedback, adapting coaching styles depending on the situation and audience, providing feedback that is specific and constructive and encouraging all team members in incremental performance improvement. Consistently monitor team to proactively identify potential problems and with guidance ensures appropriate parties are engaged through to resolution. Develop relationships within the supporting business units to help resolve issues related to team members (e.g., Human Resources, WFM, Quality, etc.) Through coaching, ensures Agent metrics are achieved, i.e., PTV, Schedule Adherence, Attendance. Able to take end-to-end ownership of employee issues that require liaison with others. Use and promote Company recognition programs and understands the direct correlation between recognition and retention. Meet or exceed all deadlines for reporting. Demonstrate skills at analyzing trends and assist in creating action plans that determine a solution. Demonstrate teamwork by supporting and assisting other Team Leaders as necessary. Demonstrate the Convergys culture through both behavior and attitude. Effectively use business standard oral and written communication skills on a daily basis. Using developed communication skills participate in recruiting efforts, attend calibration sessions, participate in conference calls, etc. Demonstrate flexibility by working varying shifts and responding to unanticipated events. Oversee transportation issues where present. Maintain phone skills while applying knowledge to day-to-day project experiences. Responsible for day-to-day functional supervision of non-exempt work group, including work assignment and attendance monitoring; providing input into selecting, training, developing, and completing performance appraisal of work group(s) in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable legal requirements. RequirementsAssociate’s degree in related field or advanced vocational training with two to four years related experience; or High school diploma or equivalent with three or more years of related work experience. “Modeling the Way” by setting positive examples of behavior and attitude for program level activities. Proven time management skills. Excellent customer service and support skills. Able to work well under pressure. Exhibit professional demeanor. Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills. Able to work a flexible schedule. Experience with providing and receiving coaching and feedback. Able to multi-task. Good planning, organizing and problem-solving skills. Able to encourage, motivate and provide recognition. Must have proficiency with various software applications programs including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and Excel.CONVERGYS' GREAT BENEFITS Medical/Dental/Vision Life insurance 401(k) Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off and Holidays Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Reimbursement Accounts Contact Information: Convergys