Customer Experience Team Lead

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

Shifts: Various

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

**Agents must have a High-Speed Data Connection with a Minimum of 400 Mbps download and a quiet, dedicated office space in which to work during their shifts. Work from Home Equipment is provided by Blue Ridge and MUST hook up directly to the back of your router in the home.

Our passion at Blue Ridge is to keep our community connected through reliable High-Speed Internet (with HomeFi), Phone, and Video (Stream & Live TV) Technology. Servicing Northeastern Pennsylvania, we work hard every day to connect our customers to the people, places, and things that matter the most.

We are currently seeking a Customer Experience Team Lead to assist us in supporting our customer care teams through multiple channels. In this role, it is essential to be knowledgeable in our processes and services paired with a high degree of focus on the customer experience. We are looking for our candidate to have a collaborative approach and a business mindset. Quick learning and strong work ethics will be required.

Our ideal candidate will have Customer Service experience and have working knowledge of call center technology. The candidate will be expected to assist in supporting our teams’ questions, be an advocate when implementing policies and procedures such as compliance, adherence of performance metrics, and Team Goals. Our candidate will assist in team efforts for continuous improvement, team huddles, and work on reports and documentation to assist all our supervisor team when requested. This candidate will help to create a positive and empowering team culture that is in line with our brand personality. In our everyday actions, we want to be representing our company in delivering on our promise of creating a trusted and valued connection – always! The Lead will answer standard customer interactions as needed during high call volume situations and will assist in other duties assigned to them by their reporting leader. The candidate will collaborate with peer leads and will participate in feedback sessions on designated projects when needed.

The ideal candidate must maintain a positive demeanor and know how to tactfully respond to the most challenging situations. The position requires the skill and personality to respectfully care for our valued customers, while keeping the company’s policies and guidelines in perspective. Strong leadership and people skills are necessary, as well as a strong desire to improve and create new solutions. We are looking for this candidate to have a passion for customer service and working for Blue Ridge. This candidate must be an admirable example for their Team at all times.

Our Contact Center Teams are diverse and uphold a personality that is fun, caring, approachable, yet practical to deliver results. Our brand promise is, “To Deliver a Trusted and Valued Connection – Always!” Our culture is rich with learning and growth opportunities. We provide weekly coaching with your dedicated leader and continuous training opportunities to ensure you feel supported in reaching your career goals. We are seeking dependability from our team members, with the ability to work on a flexible schedule on an as needed basis. Blue Ridge offers an impressive health insurance package to full-time employees, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and employee referral program.

Responsibilities include providing support to team on:

Company Policies and Procedures

Customer Service

Sales and Retention

Career development

Coaching/Mentoring and assistance providing reviews and feedback

Troubleshooting our services and equipment

Teaching all proprietary software and resources to staff

Development of new hires after training is complete

Compiling statistical reports

Attending required training for self-development

Sending out email notifications to staff on reminders, changes or upgrades

Attending necessary meetings

WFM and scheduling assistance

Batching

Handling of escalated customer situations

Handling agent inquires through online Slack Channel, support email and managers phone line

Tracking escalation questions from our team to identify trends for training/coaching purposes

Working Zendesk and social media responses

Maintaining work order entry knowledge with assisting customers during dedicated inbound times

Participating in leadership meetings

Conducting Customer Follow Ups

Assisting with testing and feedback on new processes and products

Traveling to assist at local offices within our group at the counter as needed

Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Established residency in Pennsylvania

Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record

Working knowledge of iGlass, Five9, and CSR Controls

Working knowledge of BRC powered apps, equipment and services

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and PowerPoint

Proficiency using ICOMS/GUI /SLICC

Comfortable using Slack Channel preferred

Strong Order Entry Skills

Strong Coaching and Development Skills

Strong Sales & Retention Skills

Strong Communications Skills – Oral and Written

Strong Customer Service and Phone Soft Skills

Strong Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills

Strong Time Management Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to work independently paired with good communication with peers and superiors

Ability to display strong teamwork

Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Ability to adapt to change and the changing needs of the company and departments

Ability to consistently portray a neat and professional appearance

Ability to represent a cooperative, professional and positive attitude towards customers, team members, peers and superiors

Ability to perform duties while adhering to company policies and procedures

Ability to create solutions and implement changes.

Ability to display innovation/creativity

Ability to work overtime when necessary

*Deadline to apply is by 9/25/26