Overview

Call Center Team Lead Jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa at remoting.work

Title: Call Center Team Lead

Company: remoting.work

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa

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Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced Call Center Team Led to guide and support our remote customer service team. In this leadership role, you will supervise call center representatives, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help your team meet performance targets. Your ability to train, motivate, and problem-solve will be essential in maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidate: A supportive and results-driven leader with a passion for developing talent. Your call center expertise allows you to balance coaching with accountability, ensuring both team success and individual growth. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at fostering collaboration, resolving challenges, and driving performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of 10-15 remote call center agents, providing daily guidance and support.
  • Train new hires and conduct ongoing coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Foster a positive team culture through recognition, feedback, and engagement initiatives.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

  • Track and analyze KPIs (e.g., call handling time, customer satisfaction, resolution rates).
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews (call monitoring, ticket audits) and provide constructive feedback.
  • Address performance gaps with targeted coaching and development plans.

Operational Support & Issue Resolution

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex customer issues that agents cannot resolve independently.
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Billing, Technical Support) to resolve customer concerns efficiently.
  • Ensure compliance with call center policies and procedures.

Reporting & Process Optimization

  • Generate weekly/monthly performance reports for management.
  • Identify trends in customer complaints and agent performance to recommend improvements.
  • Streamline workflows and update training materials to enhance efficiency.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of call center experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding team performance targets

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Zendesk).
  • Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., NICE, Calabrio).
  • Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI).

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Coaching & Mentorship: Ability to train and develop team members effectively.
  • Conflict Resolution: Skilled at handling team disputes and customer escalations.
  • Communication: Clear and professional in both written and verbal interactions.
  • Time Management: Balances multiple priorities while ensuring team productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in call center management (e.g., CCMA, COPC).
  • Experience with workforce management software (e.g., Aspect, Genesys).
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, TCPA).

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