Customer Solutions Manager

Overview
The Customer Solutions Manager position is responsible for the overall success and achievement of the Contact Center, which supports an Omni Channel infrastructure as well as Custom Closet design & support and Outbound Sales. This position collaborates with the Customer Care and Solutions Director to develop specific plans and outlines the necessary actions to achieve those goals. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To
Customer Solutions and TCS Customer Care Director

What We Stand For
Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures Specialists have a clear understanding of their daily duties via real time coaching and monthly scorecard execution. Focus agents on their primary responsibility of exemplary customer service and revenue generation.
• Work in partnership with department Leads to identify training needs.
• Prioritize training resources based on company priorities and initiatives to ensure we are brand building through each contact with our customers and partners, thereby maximizing the experience of all stakeholders.
• Works with the Customer Care Director and department Leads to review each employee's performance and contribution, offering solutions for challenges in quality and performance management.
• Identifies operational needs and helps facilitate efficiencies in the department. Maintains a wider view of the business while being able to understand the details and manage a team to achieve applicable Service Level and Revenue goals.
• Takes corrective action when necessary, collaborating with Leadership and the management team on the appropriate conversations, actions, follow-up, and documentation.
• Monitors operational functions including systems and programs specific to each department, employee One-on-One updates, and maintains and
  grows the relationships with other departments (including but not limited to Distribution Center Fulfillment, Store Operations, Marketing and IT).
• Stays current and evaluates all company and department-specific reporting and applies that knowledge to driving sales and achievement of all CS KPI's

Experience and Skills Required:

• 5-10 years of management experience, preferably in a contact center
  environment, heavy sales focus.
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
• Ability to travel 5% a year, based on the business needs.
• Experience managing others including career development, directing, and evaluating work.
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs.
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week.
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once.
• Possesses focused attention to detail and solid organizational and prioritization skills while working quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Professional manner and strong communication skills internally and with outside vendor partners.
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information.
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team, sustainable, life-changing, unique, trust and partnership

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team:Starting at $20.00 to $24.50 an hour.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Company will not pay costs associated with immigration sponsorship.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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