R-102871 Lead Customer Care Team
Posted 2025-04-06Assurant is seeking a Customer Care Team Lead to join our team!
The Customer Care Team Lead will provide front-line, direct contact with clients and customers. In this role, you will provide coaching and development to up to 20 Customer Care team members. This is principally done through receiving or placing telephone calls; however, mail, express delivery, fax, and other electronic methods... (e-mail) are also possible means of communication. Uses a computerized system for tracking, gathering information, and troubleshooting the items the client/customer raised. Recognizes consistent problem areas and reports to a higher level for action. Seeks to retain accounts and suggest and encourage using other services and products. Depending on the location, they may promote and sell products and services and enter or confirm sales. Responds promptly. Follow standard procedures and policies with more senior levels using greater latitude and judgment in responding to customers.
This is a remote position.
The schedule will be Monday through Friday, may include evenings and Saturdays.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
 Led, organize, motivate, and coordinate the day-to-day flow activities of associates that perform the duties required of a Customer Care Specialist or Sr. Customer Care Specialist to ensure deadlines/service level agreements are met
 Act as an SME for the department to answer procedural questions and assist in resolving complex or escalated issues
 Assist with inbound/outbound activity and assigned projects
 Ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments in the company
 Utilize team, procedures, trending, and call center reporting knowledge to recommend process improvements and efficiency gains
 Ability to work in multi-client/functional environments
 Assist in developing revised standards and methods
 Handle highly escalated supervisory-type calls and other temporary assignments
 Mentor team based on low production or quality results
 Oversee training of new hires and associate cross-training initiatives, in addition to creating and facilitating training as needed
What are the requirements needed for this position?
 High school diploma/GED required
 A minimum of 3 years of customer service in insurance, banking, finance, mortgage lending, or related experience
 A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience
 What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
 4-year degree or equivalent work experience preferred
 Knowledge of all the duties of the Customer Care Specialist and Sr. Customer Care Specialist positions
 Strong computer skills (ability to create, edit, and analyze spreadsheets)
 Advanced skills in effective listening and communication (verbal/written) with internal and external personnel/customers/clients
 Subject matter expert on customer care procedures, call processing & soft skill techniques
 Strong attention to detail
 Proven ability to successfully prioritize and plan to meet goals
 Demonstrates leadership skills
 Works well in a fast-paced/high-stress environment
 Ability to adapt quickly and encourage others to do the same
 Works well in a team environment and as an individual contributor
 Expert thinking outside the box to resolve complex/escalated problems
 Ability to effectively relay accurate and detailed information to various parties via inbound and outbound telephone calls, team meetings, training sessions, and clients
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