Contact Centre Team Leader

Posted:
7/31/2025, 7:54:15 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

What you will do 

Join our Customer Service leadership team in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where you'll lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service and meet key KPIs. With a background in dispatch, logistics, or inside sales, you'll drive operational excellence, improve customer experience, and support cross-functional collaboration.

We're looking for a commercially minded Team Leader who’s confident using CRM tools, detail-oriented, and experienced in hitting revenue targets. You'll also play a key role in developing sales and service skills within your team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
  • Generous & Flexible Leave Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 10 additional days, increasing your total annual entitlement to the equivalent of up to 35 days.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including pension plan (up to 7% employer contribution match), life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme.
  • Exclusive Discounts: With high street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.
  • Career Development: Extensive opportunities for growth and advancement.

How you will do it 

  • Lead, engage, and motivate your team to deliver contact centre performance, service levels, and KPIs
  • Drive continuous improvement in customer experience and team performance
  • Coach and develop team members to build strong sales and service skills
  • Use data and CRM tools to monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth
  • Tackle underperformance and foster a high-performance, target-driven culture
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external standards across operational teams
  • Positively influence budgetary performance through efficient team management

What we look for 

Required 

  • Experience in a contact centre, logistics dispatch, inside sales, or field-based environment
  • Proven ability to meet targets and drive revenue performance
  • Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams
  • Comfortable using CRM systems or sales databases
  • Excellent attention to detail and a data-driven mindset
  • Experience managing shift-based teams, including weekends and bank holidays
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills
  • Confidence to lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred

  • Recognised coaching or development qualification (e.g., CIPD, CPD)
  • Experience with LEAN Six Sigma Greenbelt or similar methodologies

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