Job Description
Title: Senior Manager, Contact Center
Location: United States
Company Overview
At Modernize (a QuinStreet division) our mission is to simplify home improvement by inspiring motivated homeowners and connecting them with qualified contractors. Our foundation is based on 10 years as a driving force as Home Improvement Leads in online lead generation connecting homeowners with high quality contractors in the $300 billion annually grossing home improvement market. We’re working hard on a new brand and new products to cater to homeowners and the most successful contractors in the industry.
We’re looking for sharp, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Teammates who enjoy using technology to solve problems will thrive in our dynamic startup environment. We have an open floor plan that encourages the entire team to participate in critical discussions and allows everyone to be a vital contributing factor. You’ll enjoy our hip, newly renovated office in the heart of downtown with a view of the capital and the downtown skyline.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: As a company, we’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and will continue to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Job Category
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Contact Center Director to oversee our contact center operations. Modernize’s contact center focus is on outbound calls for lead generation and connecting homeowners directly with our professionals in the home improvement industry, including solar installation, gutter installation, bathroom remodels, and HVAC replacements. The Contact Center Director will be responsible for managing a team of supervisory staff at our site in the Philippines, as well as overseeing the US-based management team handling telephony, scripting, speech analytics, and KPI reporting to executive leadership. This role will involve driving revenue, implementing growth strategies, ensuring compliance with communication laws, optimizing performance metrics, and leading roadmap enhancements with engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead a customer-centric approach, prioritizing high-quality customer experiences, and developing strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue growth, meet or exceed targets, and continuously improve performance metrics.
- Manage a team of contact center management, support staff, and agents, providing strong leadership, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Leverage contact center technologies, such as Five9 telephony, speech analytics, and SMS platforms, to optimize operations and enhance performance.
- Ensure compliance with communication laws, including TCPA and state-specific regulations, and maintain a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Drive a results-oriented culture, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance metrics, and implementing initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, account management, compliance, and media, to foster strong communication and alignment to achieve business objectives.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in contact center management, proactively incorporating new approaches to enhance operations.
- Lead change management initiatives and demonstrate adaptability in navigating and leading through organizational changes.
- Exhibit the ability to successfully handle multiple projects and deliver results with high quality, accuracy, and extreme attention to detail to manage issues, risks, and optimizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferred but not required).
- Proven experience (5 years+) in contact center management, preferably in outbound lead generation and customer support/sales environments.
- Strong knowledge of home improvement industry practices, lead generation processes, and compliance regulations, including TCPA and state-specific telephony and SMS compliance.Experience with contact center technologies, such as Five9 telephony, speech analytics, and SMS platforms, leveraging technology to optimize operations.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong presentation and collaboration skills; ability to communicate at a high level across a diverse team of stakeholders.
- Intrinsic motivation, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.
- Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with industry trends and actively seeking professional development opportunities.