Telecommut
Location: Cary, NC. Virtual Role with In-Person Training. New hires must live within a commutable distance of Cary, NC.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Through strong leadership, the US Customer Care Supervisor ensures that the service team offers a customer-centric experience on every call that is consistent with GCS values and principles, while assisting MetLife customers with questions on their policy, features, benefits and executing on requests for transactions or processing. Create an environment that promotes a high level of engagement among associates and delivers on superior customer satisfaction. Clearly communicate with and coach associates to ensure key business metrics are delivered.
Principal Responsibilities
- Virtual roles predominately work from a home office with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc..
- Supervise and lead a team of customer care associates who engage in providing service on a variety of MetLife products ensuring a superior customer experience.
- Proactively coach, motivate and develop associates to ensure their performance exceeds our customer’s expectations. Hold them accountable for those results..
- Partner with recruiting to acquire new and diverse talent into the service organization with the requisite customer orientation, skill set and knowledge to build and strengthen customer relationships and drive profitable growth.
- Monitor associate calls and provide feedback on quality of information, quality of interaction and following appropriate procedures..
- Create performance appraisals for associates, including tracking performance trends for determination of recognition and disciplinary action.
- Ensure department compliance with all applicable ERISA, HIPAA and internal Quality Management Systems regulations and guidelines.
- Foster collaboration among peers and with other partners by building effective, results-driven relationships to leverage resources across GCS and MetLife.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Required:
- New hires should live a commutable distance from the site the role is posted in.
- 3+ years of call center experience.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- Full availability for training (September 9th to October 25th, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM).
- Availability for shifts Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM ET. Some late shifts will be required (2:30 PM to 11 PM ET).
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel).
- 3+ years of team leadership and//or manager experience in a call center.
- Experience analyzing performance reports and data.
- Ability to create a work environment that fosters high morale & employee engagement within a service operation that is fast paced and subject to frequent change.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, integrity and value of the contributions of associates at all levels in the organization.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and coaching skills to develop talent for the future.
- Strong supervisory/leadership skills and abilities.
- Commitment to continuous, ongoing improvement in the level of service provided to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills along with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to manage change and to support company-wide initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a supervisory team.
Global Customer Service & Operations
Number of Openings
1
The wage for applicants in this position is $67,000.00 per year. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms.
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