Job Description
Our skilled Customer Service Managers embrace their role as a Leader by assisting Baggage Claims Representatives to achieve their personal potential in the delivery of superior service in handling customer claims. Strong interpersonal skills and coaching abilities dominate as they educate and motivate their team by resolving issues promptly and effectively, with the ultimate goal of maintaining customer loyalty. They quickly adapt to changes and model a positive, motivating and customer-focused attitude for employees while showcasing their strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Coach employees to the team metrics, (productivity, attendance, adherence to compensation guidelines, appeals, quality) to achieve and exceed productivity and service objectives.
Coach on soft skills by demonstrating courtesy, empathy and poise under pressure.
Review customer claims and responses to ensure quality responses, technical accuracy, and conformance to Company policies and procedures.
Assist in the development of manpower planning activities, work schedules, work at home visits, quality assessment score cards and other reports as required.
Provide recognition and deliver constructive feedback in a manner that fosters motivation and empowerment.
Manage, monitor and co-ordinate various activities and processes to achieve excellence in the areas of safety, operational and customer service standards.
Anticipate, identify, and knowledgably resolve queries from employees with a results-oriented approach to performance.
Play an influential role in nurturing a sense of ownership across the workforce, so that employees feel empowered to use their judgment and experience to make sound decisions.
Consistently communicate with employees and customers with company directions and explain the rationale behind our policies or decisions.
Anticipate employees’ and customers’ needs and be available for them.
Celebrate success with employees by recognizing great individual and team effort and take time to thank them.
Be entrepreneurial and make every decision as if you owned Air Canada.
Job Requirements
Strong customer focus, dealing with employees and customers with professionalism and care
Genuine desire to contribute to the betterment of Air Canada
Previous experience in a customer service and/or claim environment an asset
Strong understanding of airline tariffs and reservations/airport operations an asset
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, able to apply creative solutions that have a positive impact on results
Recognized ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility
Ability to respond quickly to situations and seize opportunities
Possess an energetic and tenacious achievement orientation
Exhibit leadership qualities which elicit trust in employees and demonstrate leadership judgment
Strong knowledge and expertise with Air Canada’s service standards as well as labor relations
Knowledge of labour relations and experience in managing a unionized workforce is an asset