Qualification and Experiences
- Degree and above in related field
- At least 5 - 10 years of experience in the same field
Skills & Knowledge
- Operational & Customer Support Management
- Strong understanding of end-to-end customer support operations across multiple channels (live chat, email, app support, retail-related cases).
- Experience managing service KPIs such as FRT, RT, CSAT, QA, productivity, and SLA performance.
- Knowledge of workforce planning, manpower forecasting, shift scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ability to manage operational budgets including manpower, tools, training, and engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with escalation management and crisis handling.
- Customer Experience & Service Design
- Strong understanding of customer journey mapping and Voice of Customer (VOC) analysis.
- Ability to identify customer pain points and drive service improvement initiatives.
- Experience improving customer experience across both digital and physical retail touchpoints.
- Knowledge of customer satisfaction methodologies, complaint analysis, and service recovery practices
- Leadership & People Development
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.
- Experience building training plans, capability development frameworks, and succession pipelines.
- Ability to foster a customer-first and accountability-driven culture.
- Strong stakeholder communication and team collaboration skills.
- Process Improvement & SOP Governance
- Strong SOP development, documentation, and governance experience.
- Knowledge of process optimisation, workflow improvement, and operational efficiency practices.
- Experience implementing automation, self-service tools, or knowledge base enhancements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement capability.
- Data, Reporting & Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret operational data and customer trends.
- Experience preparing dashboards, reports, and performance insights for leadership.
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and reporting tools.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong collaboration skills with Operations, Marketing, Product, Tech, CRM vendors, and Regional teams.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and driving alignment across departments.
- Ability to communicate operational insights and recommendations effectively to leadership.
- Preferred Knowledge & Tools
- Experience in retail, F&B, e-commerce, or multi-site operations environment is an advantage.
- Familiarity with CRM/ticketing platforms such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce, or similar tools.
- Understanding of customer support automation and AI-assisted service tools is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of MYSG market operations and customer behaviour is preferred.
- Behavioural Traits & Personality
- Customer-first mindset with strong empathy and service orientation.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency in resolving issues.
- Calm and composed under pressure, especially during escalations or operational challenges.
- Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to anticipate operational gaps and customer pain points.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and operational discipline.
- Analytical thinker who is data-driven in decision-making and problem solving.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence teams positively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and markets.
- Continuous improvement mindset with willingness to challenge inefficiencies and drive innovation.
- Mature judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive customer or operational matters.
- Positive attitude with high learning agility and openness to feedback.
- Able to balance people management, operational execution, and strategic thinking effectively.
- Passionate about building strong customer experiences and service excellence culture.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
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