German Bilingual Team Lead

IntouchCX; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IntouchCX is seeking a Team Lead (English/German bilingual) to direct Customer Service Representatives and maintain brand knowledge, ensuring top-notch customer interactions. The role includes performance evaluations, training, and career development planning to promote growth and excellence.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a contact center, strong leadership, and the ability to coach teams across shifts, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and German, written and verbal.
• University degree with a major in Business or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in the contact center and/or customer service industry, with at least 1 year in a Team Lead/Supervisory role.
• Experience dealing with escalated issues in a contact center capacity.
• The ability to type 30 WPM with accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise CSRs
• Ensure proficient training, professional development and employee engagement and retention
• Manage operational performance to meet KPIs and SLAs
• Analyze reports and data to measure production and identify root causes for underperforming areas
• Develop solutions to improve business performance and partner success
• Motivate teams through coaching and relationship building
• Develop incentive programs to motivate CSRs to achieve outcomes
• Coordinate staffing changes with Operations Support/WFM
• Collaborate with HR, IT and other departments to resolve issues
• Provide operational insights during partner meetings

Skills

Bilingual English/German

Team leadership

Customer service experience

Time management

Education

University degree in Business or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a Team Lead (English/German Bilingual) to provide front-line direction to our Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), ensuring quality service is provided with every customer interaction. This role involves learning and maintaining the knowledge of our partner's brand, philosophy, products, promotions and processes. This position will also promote professional and personal development through performance evaluations, training and career pathing plans.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise CSRs
• Ensure proficient training, professional development and employee engagement is sustained in order to prepare, grow and retain employees
• Manage operational performance to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements
• Analyze various reports and statistical data to measure production levels and identify root causes for underperforming areas
• Use critical thinking to develop solutions to improve business performance and partner success
• Motivate teams through relationship building and real-time coaching
• Develop incentive programs to motivate CSRs to achieve desired outcomes
• Coordinate changes in staffing schedules by collaborating with the Operations Support Team and/or Workforce Management Team
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization (HR, IT, etc.) to properly resolve issues
• Bring in-depth operational knowledge and a thoughtful point of view when participating in partner meetings

About you

• Must be bilingual in both English and German, written and verbal
• University degree with a major in Business or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in the contact center and/or customer service industry, with at least 1 year in a Team Lead/Supervisory role
• Experience dealing with escalated issues in a contact center capacity
• The ability to type 30 WPM with accuracy
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive) is an asset
• The ability to use spreadsheet applications to maintain and develop operational reporting
• Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• The ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and holidays

About us

IntouchCX is a global leader in customer experience management, digital engagement, and AI and automation solutions. We immerse ourselves in your world with curiosity, creativity, and innovation to deliver exceptional results. For over 20 years, we have scaled with soul to become a disruptive industry leader by building trusted long-term relationships with our brand partners and empowering our people to drive positive change.