Audience Services Supervisor (Sales and Customer Experience)

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Music Center in Los Angeles is seeking an Audience Services Supervisor to lead the Audience/Patron Services team, ensuring exceptional customer service across phone, online, and in-person channels. You will report to the Audience Services Manager and supervise Representatives in a dynamic venue environment.

You will monitor performance, coach staff, and prepare operational reports while supporting revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in professional customer service with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Able to handle a variety of tasks under tight pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to learn and retain new information.
• Positive "can do" attitude with strong interpersonal skills and courteous communication.
• Strong analytical skills to collect data and make quick decisions.
• Experience with Tessitura ticketing system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily activities of Audience/Patron Services Representatives.
• Monitor productivity and performance for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Conduct monthly call reviews and coaching sessions.
• Assist in staff scheduling to cover operational hours.
• Prepare daily reports on sales, issues, calls, and volume.
• Ensure effective inbound sales and resolve escalated calls.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Sales experience

Multitasking

Bilingual

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Tessitura

MS Office

Job description

Position:

Audience Services Supervisor

Department:

Customer Engagement

FLSA Grade:

Hourly (Non-Exempt), Full-Time

Salary:

$31.28/hour

Position Summary:

The Audience Services Supervisor, reporting to the Audience Services Manager, is responsible for daily supervision and guidance of the Audience/Patron Services team, primarily ensuring that the level of customer service maintains a high standard over the phone, online, and in person.

Position Elements:

• Supervise and monitor the daily activities of the Audience and Patron Services Representatives.
• Monitor productivity and performance of customer service representatives to observe employee demeanor, technical accuracy, and conformity to company policies.
• Conduct monthly call reviews of Audience and Patron Services Representatives while training and coaching them for success.
• Assist in scheduling staff to cover hours of operation.
• Prepare daily sales, customer service issue, call volume, and other reports as necessary.
• Ensure successful inbound sales, correct information, and be of help to the Representatives during escalated complaint calls.
• Communicate customer solutions and make outbound calls to patrons regarding escalated customer service issues.
• Anticipate escalation and take over calls when needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Answer questions and recommend corrective services to address customer complaints.
• Build, establish, and maintain open lines of communication with representatives, peers, trainers, managers, and other areas of the organization to facilitate problem solving.
• Serve as an information resource to team members, including continuous update of policy, procedural, and informational data sources.
• Monitor individual, team, and department results to identify and act on both positiveand negative performance trends to ensure attainment of revenuegoals and performance targets.
• Assist in the formulation of targets for individuals and teams.
• Devise ways to optimize procedures, keep staff motivated, and resolve grievances as needed.
• Keep management informed on issues and problems.
• Assist in other department projects and meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

Reports To: Audience Services Manager

Supervises: Audience Services Representatives

Interacts With: Patron Services

The Music Center and LA Phil venue Operations teams

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford Box Office

Assistant Director, Sales and Customer Engagement

Philanthropy

Marketing

Other LAPA staff as needed

Patrons

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in a professional customer service capacity with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Must be a self-starter who’s able to handle a variety of tasks under tight pressure in a fast-paced environment while being flexible and willing to take initiative.
• Must have a strong ability to learn and retain new information.
• Positive "can do" attitude with strong interpersonal skills while building effective ways to communicate in a clear and courteous manner with patrons and staff.
• Strong analytical skills to collect appropriate data and make good decisions quickly.
• Established supervisory and sales skills with the ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent the organization with an upbeat, friendly, clear, and professional presence in meetings, on the phone, and other communication channels.
• Genuine personality and ability to inspire trust and credibility to support all Representatives and colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Tessitura ticketing system a plus.
• Highly proficient in standard office software, including advanced MS Suite capabilities.
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of classical music or training is helpful.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Updated 5/2026