Posted over 5 years ago

Senior Virtual Customer Service Manager Locations: United States Categories: Customer Service – Customer Service Management Job Description Wayfair is looking for a Senior Customer Service Manager with a track record of building great teams and developing high performing managers. The right candidate will have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to improve operational efficiency through process improvement. Other critical factors for this role include great problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box to resolve customer issues.  Responsibilities Develop, manage and coach managers of inbound teams to build successful teams and deliver an exceptional customer experience Analyze team performance to drive improvement in KPIs and close performance gaps Make decisions about business policies, managing risks and resolving employee issues Ensure appropriate resources are available to meet changing requirements and volume to meet performance objectives Identify training gaps and partner with support teams to improve performance Hold regular meetings to discuss performance trends and pass on corporate and local initiatives Effectively interview and recommend candidates for hire Coordinate and implement bonus, reward and recognition programs to drive both group and individual performance Take corrective action to manage performance as appropriate Effectively respond to escalated customer service issues to ensure proper resolution Qualifications: 5+ years of service management experience, with proven leadership track record and verifiable history of managing managers of successful, high volume teams. Email and Chat experience preferred 3+ years of experience in call centers with 100+ employees. Ability to adapt to changing environments and roll up your sleeves this role is very hands on Proven coaching skills that can impact both front-line agents and develop supervisors BS/BA degree or equivalent experience (i.e. 5+ years industry experience in lieu of degree) Strong Internet / PC skills comfortable and proficient in a technology-driven business Proficiency in MS Office suite Outstanding oral and written communication skills Flexibility with schedule Proven ability to close performance gaps Proven ability to multi-task Essential Job Functions: Ability to alternate sitting and standing throughout an 8 hour period, and sometimes longer Ability to use a computer keyboard and computer screen Ability to use a telephone headset and telephone system Ability to handle stressful customer interactions via telephone and email Ability to perform all above-mentioned duties with or without accommodations About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, dcor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes from product discovery to final delivery. The Wayfair family of sites includes: Wayfair, an online destination for all things home Joss & Main, where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible savings AllModern, unbelievable prices on everything modern Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home dcor Perigold, unparalleled access to the finest home dcor and furnishings Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people. Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.