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Call Center Supervisor job description

A Call Center Supervisor is a professional charged with training and motivating their team of Call Center Representatives as they answer questions, handle complaints, and provide support for clients. They also assist in hiring new employees while monitoring their team’s success on an ongoing basis.

Nikoletta Bika
Nikoletta Bika

Nikoletta holds an MSc in HR management and has written extensively about all things HR and recruiting.

Refreshed on

April 25, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

Call Center Supervisor responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in the formulation of targets for individuals and teams
  • Hiring and onboarding new employees
  • Answering questions from staff and providing guidance and feedback

call center supervisor job description

Job brief

We are looking for a competent Call center supervisor to organize and direct the staff of our call center. You will be responsible for assessing their work and give them feedback to maximize performance.

An excellent call center supervisor must have customer service and supervisory experience. The ideal candidate must possess great communication skills and be able to lead and motivate. You will be organized and reliable as well as results-oriented.

The goal is to achieve drive excellent performance from your team that will bring sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the formulation of targets for individuals and teams
  • Hire and onboard new employees
  • Answer questions from staff and provide guidance and feedback
  • Anticipate escalation and take over calls when needed
  • Devise ways to optimize procedures and keep staff motivated
  • Measure performance with key metrics such as call abandonment, calls waiting etc.
  • Ensure adherence to policies for attendance, established procedures etc.
  • Keep management informed on issues and problems
  • Prepare monthly/annual results and performance reports

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as call center supervisor or similar supervisory position
  • Experience in customer service is essential
  • Proficient in English; Good knowledge of additional languages will be a definite plus
  • Working knowledge of MS Office
  • Tech savvy with knowledge of telephone equipment and relevant computer programs
  • Knowledge of performance evaluation procedures
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
  • A results-oriented approach
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • High school diploma

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