Call Center Manager

  • Full-time
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Tanzania

Description

Operational Management
  • Manage the daily operations of the call center to ensure service levels and performance targets are consistently achieved.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, service quality, and customer experience.
  • Monitor call volumes and workforce capacity to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Team Leaders and Customer Service Representatives.
  • Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Identify training needs and collaborate with the Learning and Development team to improve employee capabilities.
  • Foster a high performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
Performance Management
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • Service Level
  • Average Handling Time (AHT)
  • First Call Resolution (FCR)
  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  • Quality Assurance Scores
  • Call Abandonment Rate
  • Agent Productivity
  • Prepare and present weekly , monthly and quarterly performance reports.
  • Implement action plans to address performance gaps and improve operational outcomes.
Customer Experience
  • Ensure customers receive timely, professional, and effective support.
  • Handle complex customer complaints and escalations in a timely manner.
  • Identify customer pain points and recommend process improvements to enhance the customer journey.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, data protection requirements, and applicable financial services regulations.
  • Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain high service standards.
  • Conduct regular audits of calls and customer interactions to ensure compliance and quality.
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Sales, Credit, Collections, IT, Product, Marketing, Legal, and other departments to improve customer service processes.
  • Support new product launches and system enhancements affecting customer interactions.

Process Improvement

  • Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
  • Recommend and implement best practices to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance call center performance.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Customer Service, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications in Customer Experience, Contact Center Management, Leadership or Project Management are an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5years of experience in a call center or customer service environment.
  • At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably within banking, financial services, fintech, telecommunications, or consumer lending.
  • Experience managing large customer service teams and performance metrics.
  • Knowledge of contact center technologies and CRM systems.
  • Experience using workforce management and reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with ERP or customer management systems is an added advantage.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer centric mindset.
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
  • Decision making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Planning and organizational skills.
  • Coaching and mentoring capabilities.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.