Customer Service Team Lead - Guelph, Canada - Lynden International Logistics Co.

Lynden International Logistics Co.

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION LOCATION/DEPARTMENT:
Customer Service

WORKING SCHEDULE:
In Office, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm,

REPORTS TO:
Customer Service Manager

***: The Customer Service Team Lead reporting into the Customer Service Manager, exercises discretion and independent judgment to successfully oversee the operations of the customer service department. Responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating and delegating tasks and training new customer/account service representatives and support personnel. Assists in developing and documenting processes and acts as a knowledgeable resource for the team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily supervision of all customer /account service and/or clerical staff.
Trains, motivates staff under supervision.
Problem solving with proposed corrective action
Liaise with and maintain good relations with all clients/customers.
Responsible for the introduction, training and monitoring of new accounts.
Handles office related problems.
Service knowledge and the ability to provide backup for Account Service Representatives and order desk is required.
Responsible for providing customer service, clerical and administrative duties to a clients and their customers, ensuring accuracy and complete confidentiality.
Resolves customer problems and complaints.
Assists with logging any helpdesk related issues.
Responsible for the introduction, training and monitoring of new accounts and new employees.
Product knowledge and the ability to provide backup for account/customer service representatives and order desk if required.
Assists/completes month end billing
Perform other duties as required and assigned by your Manager and upper management

SKILLS/TRAINING REQUIRED:

Support the Customer Service Manager on any daily tasks that may be required
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent knowledge of all office and client procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Required to present a professional image as position has constant contact with clients/customers.
Ability to deal with employees, clients and clients'
Ability to solve problems and inquiries.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Capability of taking charge
Good leadership qualities/good interpersonal skills.
Ability to react and work under pressure with mínimal supervision.
Ability to make decisions and knowledgeable recommendations.
Ability to have work completed with specified time frames.
Neat, thorough and possesses excellent time management skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Attention to detail
Selfstarter/ Positive attitude.
Excellent problem solving, planning and evaluation skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum education required: Postsecondary Diploma
Minimum experience required: 35 years' experience in customer service or equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Plus a minimum of 6 months onthejob training.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions would be similar to those found in the offices of a light industrial work area.

This would include daily exposure to light "white noise" levels and moderate exposure to the higher noise levels associated with a working distribution facility.

Work will entail constant interruptions. Required to work extended hours ad-hoc and/or on as required basis. Travel maybe required at the local, national and international level.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: