Sr. Director- Care Operations
Long Island City, NY, US, 11101 Plano, TX, US, 75024
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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Senior Director of Care Operations. This role involves designing, implementing, and executing strategies that leverage every customer interaction to enhance Customer Lifetime Value. The ideal candidate will have exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and analytical skills, along with extensive senior-level experience in sales contact centers and the telecommunications industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize Customer Lifetime Value through effective use of Care channels.
- Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, product development, and customer experience, to identify and execute on cross-selling and upselling opportunities within the inbound contact center.
- Develop and present short- and long-term Care-to-sales plans, goals, and status updates to senior leadership.
- Translate the care service-to-sales strategy and identified opportunities into financial projections and overall care targets, cascading those targets to senior leadership stakeholders and various Care teams.
- Provide budget input and develop business cases to support all sales activities within the Care function.
- Lead the team in creating and executing monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans to achieve sales targets, while recommending alternatives to exceed them.
- Monitor the execution of service-to-sales plans and results closely, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Establish and communicate clear goals, metrics, and KPIs for all lines of business, care channels, and support levels, aligning with organizational and company objectives.
- Utilize existing tools effectively to drive results and identify new tool requirements as needed.
- Develop and implement strategies to stabilize Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) through targeted offers and process enhancements to mitigate erosion risks during the after-sales process.
- Collaborate with the business stakeholders to continually assess incentive structures to ensure sales targets are met with the highest quality standards.
- In partnership with the knowledge management team, identify training needs and develop relevant training plans to enhance the efficiency of revenue-generating activities in customer care inbound contact centers.
- Regularly review and refine all sales processes within Care to ensure continuous improvement.
- Work with Go-to-Market teams to ensure Care teams have access to the right offers.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements, continuously assessing and refining the cross-selling and upselling strategy.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven track record of at least 15+ years in a sales contact center role
- 10 years’ leadership experience with a focus on cross-selling and upselling initiatives within the telecom and/or media industry.
- Strong understanding of strategies to drive CLV in telecom, both B2C and B2B
- Strong understanding of the telecom and media industry, including products, services, and customer dynamics.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and develop actionable insights.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful cross-selling and upselling strategies, with a quantifiable impact on revenue growth.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving common objectives.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex strategies and ideas to various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A customer-centric mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving customer loyalty.
At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $161,186.00 - $230,265.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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