JOB TITLE: |
Customer Service Manager |
JOB GRADE: |
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: |
Office |
LOCATION: ACCRA – GHANA |
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: |
General Manager |
1. JOB PURPOSE: |
To lead and develop our client’s customer service team to provide exceptional support and build strong, lasting relationships with their users (e.g., educators, administrators, students, parents). This role is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, resolving issues efficiently, and advocating for the customer’s needs within the organization, ultimately contributing to customer retention, loyalty, and positive brand perception. |
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
● Technical/Operations duties |
I. Customer Support Operations and Strategy:
- Develop and Implement Service Standards: Define and implement customer service policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality support delivery across all touchpoints.
- Manage Support Channels: Oversee the operation of all customer support channels (Onboarding, Training, Upsell & Cross sell and monitoring ) ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Establish and Monitor KPIs: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer service (e.g., resolution time, customer satisfaction scores, first contact resolution rate) and monitor team performance against these metrics.
- Implement and Optimize CRM Systems: Manage and optimize the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to track customer interactions, identify trends, and improve support workflows.
- Develop Self-Service Resources: Oversee the creation and maintenance of self-service resources such as FAQs, knowledge base articles, and tutorials to empower customers to find solutions independently.
II. Customer Issue Resolution and Escalation:
- Handle Complex Escalations: Serve as the point of escalation for complex or critical customer issues, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolution on all our client’s platforms.
- Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis: Investigate customer complaints and issues to identify root causes and implement preventative measures to avoid recurrence.
- Liaise with Internal Teams: Collaborate with product development, and other internal teams resolve technical issues and provide feedback on product usability and customer needs.
- Ensure Timely Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with customers throughout the resolution process.
III. Customer Experience Advocacy and Improvement:
- Gather and Analyze Customer Feedback: Collect and analyze customer feedback through surveys, reviews, and interactions to identify areas for improvement in products, services, and support processes.
- Identify Customer Pain Points: Proactively identify and address customer pain points and potential areas of dissatisfaction.
- Advocate for Customer Needs: Represent the voice of the customer within the organization, providing insights and recommendations to improve the overall customer experience.
- Contribute to Product Development: Provide valuable customer feedback to the product development team to inform product updates and future features.
IV. Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate Performance Reports: Prepare regular reports on customer service performance, trends, and key metrics for senior management.
- Analyze Data for Insights: Analyze customer service data to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and predict future needs.
- Provide Data-Driven Recommendations: Use data insights to make recommendations for enhancing customer service strategies and improving the overall customer experience.
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1. General duties |
Any other duties assigned |
3. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES |
· Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
· First Contact Resolution Rate (FCR)
· Average Resolution Time
· Support Channel Efficiency
· CRM Utilization Rate
· Escalation Resolution Time
· Self-Service Usage Rate
· Customer Feedback Volume
· Report Accuracy and Timeliness
· Implementation of Preventative Measures |
1 KEY RELATIONSHIPS
● Internal |
· Product Development Team
· Technical Support/IT Team
· Sales and Marketing Teams
· Training and Onboarding Team
· Quality Assurance Team
● Senior Management |
2 KEY RELATIONSHIPS
● External |
· Customers
· Vendors/Solution Providers (CRM software providers)
· Third-Party Support Providers
● Regulatory Bodies (if applicable) |
3 COMPETENCIES |
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong Leadership and Team Management Skills: Ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing customer service team.
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex customer issues effectively and efficiently.
- Customer-Centric Approach: A genuine passion for providing outstanding customer service and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
- Conflict Resolution Skills: Ability to handle difficult customer interactions with professionalism and diplomacy.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure timely responses to customer inquiries.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
· Knowledge of Customer Service Best Practices: Up-to-date understanding of current customer service trends, strategies, and technologies. |
● Qualification |
● Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Customer Service Management.
● Must have a Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
● Must possess a Customer Service Management certification and a hands-on experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
● Knowledge of the Educational Technology Industry: – Learning Management Systems (LMS) will be an advantage. |
● Specific Working Experience |
● Minimum 10 years working experience |
● Personality Attributes |
● Business / commercial minded orientation
● Commitment
● Honesty
● Integrity
● Proactive |