Team Leader Customer Service

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead a team of representatives, coach performance, and drive service excellence. You will implement coaching sessions, monitor metrics, and enforce policies while fostering a culture aligned with safety, high standards, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in customer service with 1+ year in people leadership, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer service role, with at least 1 year of proven experience leading and managing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent applicable with proven experience.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Previous experience handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines for both self and team.
• Knowledge of utility regulatory guidelines relevant to the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of customer service representatives to enhance their performance and career development.
• Ensure that all team members receive effective and consistent coaching sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of customer service functions, implementing improvements as needed.
• Communicate and enforce customer service policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture that embodies our core values: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
• Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds established targets and maintains high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and managers to enhance performance on key metrics.
• Assist in creating and adhering to financial and performance targets.
• Work with the local union as necessary, cultivating a healthy and productive union/leadership relationship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Management, or related field

Tools

SAP CSM

Genesys Cloud IVR

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of customer service representatives to enhance their performance and career development.
• Ensure that all team members receive effective and consistent coaching sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of customer service functions, implementing improvements as needed.
• Communicate and enforce customer service policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture that embodies our core values: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
• Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds established targets and maintains high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and managers to enhance performance on key metrics.
• Assist in creating and adhering to financial and performance targets.
• Work with the local union as necessary, cultivating a healthy and productive union/leadership relationship.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Education / Experience (Required)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer service role, with at least 1 year of proven experience leading and managing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Management, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent applicable with proven experience.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Previous experience handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines for both self and team.
• Knowledge of utility regulatory guidelines relevant to the business.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with SAP CSM
• Experience working with Genesys Cloud IVR
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to swiftly adapt to evolving business needs.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to recommend improvements based on data.
• Skilled in providing constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change effectively.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.