Manager, Tech Support

Job Details: Job Location: AKG Main HQ Office - Vernon Hills, IL, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $95000.00Salary/year, Position Summary:

The Manager, Call Center oversees a team in a call center environment, who focuses on technical support. The primary mission is to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and service quality. This role is responsible for daily departmental operations, establishing and maintaining policies and service procedures, ensuring proper phone coverage, and customer relations standards. The manager also serves as a subject matter expert with sales and operations teams, while leading interfacing with customer technical support peers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a technical support team. The team focuses on key programming within our customer ecosystem.
Respond to customer inquiries in real time and resolve complex customer issues.
Analyze call volumes and trends to ensure optimal staffing, including evenings and weekends, as required. 
Monitor calls, train and mentor staff, and address performance issues effectively.
Set team goals, track progress, and compile performance reports.
Collaboratively interface with strategic customers, technical and customer support organizations to ensure customer and program satisfaction metrics are met or exceeded.
Primary interface with strategic technology partners to refine customer experience and success rate
Lead ongoing enhancements within programs, emphasizing advancements in programming technology, and automotive keys to support overall customer satisfaction.
Foster strong, long-term relationships with key customers and advocate for their needs.

Qualifications: Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred    
8+ years of experience in a customer service call center is required. Technical support experience is a plus
Call Center management
Proficient in computer software systems including MS Office and MS Excel
Working knowledge of Ring Central is ideal. NetSuite experience is a plus

Qualifications:

Exceptional leadership and team management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have a positive and professional demeanor with the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to use critical and creative thinking to identify and resolve complex problems
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Strong work ethic

Job Type: Full-time, on-site 4-5 days per week.

Expected Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000

Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis