Lead Field Services Agent - (Evenings) - Memphis, TN

Deutsche Post; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Pay

Bonus/Incentive Programs

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO & Paid Leave

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance & Work Life

Outstanding training opportunities

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Lead Agent at its Memphis Service Center to provide customer service, sales support, and operational coordination. The role includes handling billing inquiries, shipment tracking, and escalations, while guiding agents and coordinating with sales and service teams to maintain service quality.

The position requires a high school diploma, prior customer service experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• Previous experience in customer service/support or related field.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• DG certification a plus or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, sales, and operational support for the Service Center, including resolving billing inquiries, shipment tracking requests, misplaced shipments, customer escalations, and delivery exceptions.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and serve as a primary point of contact for customer and operational inquiries.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales, Service, supervisors, and Service Partners to resolve customer issues and ensure compliance with DHL standards.
• Perform and support operational activities including sorting, loading/unloading, shipment processing, documentation, manifesting, and status updates.
• Process import/export documentation and support customs clearance activities where applicable.
• Monitor service performance, data quality, and deadlines; take corrective action and elevate issues as needed.
• Provide day-to-day leadership by guiding agents, supporting training and staffing, and assisting with process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service experience

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Clear written communication

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What makes DHL great?

Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

Lead Agent Key Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service, sales, and operational support for the Service Center, including resolving billing inquiries, shipment tracking requests, misplaced shipments, customer escalations, and delivery exceptions.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and serve as a primary point of contact for customer and operational inquiries.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales, Service, supervisors, and Service Partners to resolve customer issues and ensure compliance with DHL operational, safety, security, and customer service standards.
• Perform and support operational activities including sorting, loading/unloading, shipment processing, documentation, manifesting, shipment status updates, dispatching pickup and delivery information, scheduling pickups, and handling over-the-counter payments.
• Process or prepare import/export documentation and support customs clearance activities, where applicable.
• Monitor service performance, shipment handling, scanning compliance, data quality, and operational deadlines; take corrective action and elevate issues as needed.
• Provide day-to-day leadership by guiding agents, supporting training and development, coordinating workload and staffing coverage, and assisting with operational initiatives and process improvements.
• Serve as acting supervisor when needed and partner with station management to ensure operational continuity, service excellence, and achievement of performance goals.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• Previous experience in customer service/support or related field
• Strong Communication Skills (both oral and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Must pass FAA, TSA, and CBP background and security checks to acquire a SIDA badge to work
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Possession of a current Dangerous Goods (DG) certification, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DHL and regulatory requirements, is considered a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift seventy (70) lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs. frequently
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly

Employee Benefits & Incentives

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.