PRO Inside Sales Support Manager - Houston, TX

PRO Inside Sales Support Manager

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose :

The PRO Inside Sales Support Manager provides leadership to the centers operational workforce and is actively engaged in managing teams to drive effective operations, associate engagement, associate development, and excellent customer service. This role will drive exceptional service levels and operational improvements across the work groups. The PRO Inside Sales Support Manager provides direction and ongoing management of the center to include driving operational metrics, expense control, staffing, and quality. They are actively involved in building customer service enhancements and process improvements. They will develop operating plans for delivering excellent customer service while exceeding quality standards and performance metrics. They are also responsible for leading and directing strategic initiatives that enable the center to continue meeting / exceeding KPIs. Responsible for driving and maintaining elevated performance and profitability through lead performance, project work and technology enhancements to increase productivity. Must develop recommendations, prioritize issues and develop solutions by meeting and working with a diverse group of people. Acts as the point person for PRO Inside Sales Support Manager and acts as the primary point of contact in the PRO Inside Sales Support Sr. Manager absence.

Key Responsibilities :

• 20% Customer Service - Maintain and report on service level standards; Provide actionable insight to business partners and Contact Center leadership on customer trends and opportunities to drive lead improvement
• 10% Develops Talent - Responsible for appropriate selection, termination, performance management, and professional development of staff
• 25% Drives Engagement - Provide effective leadership, associate development and engagement, and lead a team that drives Contact Center performance towards achievement of quality standards and performance metrics; Ensure priorities align with objectives and goals
• 25% Ensures Accountability - Aggressively identify and address performance deficiencies by developing and executing performance improvement plans, training and coaching strategies
• 20% Plans & Aligns - Analyze data to identify and implement process improvements which seek to increase associate efficiency and effectiveness; This may involve project work and technology improvements

Direct Manager / Direct Reports :

This position typically reports to Contact Center Sr. Manager

This position has 3+ Direct Reports

Travel Requirements :

No travel required.

Physical Requirements :

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions :

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications :

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of Tableau

Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of HRIS software (e.g., IBM Kenexa, PeopleFluent, Tesseract)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Demonstrated project management skills

Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

2+ years of previous leadership experience

Minimum Education :

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and / or GED.

Preferred Education :

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience :

Preferred Years of Work Experience :

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience :

None

Preferred Leadership Experience :

None

Certifications :

None

Competencies :

Decision Quality

Collaborates

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Develops Talent

Drives Results

Manages Conflict