Customer Care Manager

Neilson Financial Services•Toronto, ON

46d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Neilson, we’re dedicated to helping families secure financial protection for their loved ones with a range of life insurance options. Neilson is a leading provider of innovative, simple and great-value direct life insurance products. You may have come across some of our brands such as Cover Direct and Seniors Choice. We have evolved from our origins in the UK, where the business was launched in 2012, to become an award-winning international operation and leader in the global life insurance market. Today, we have offices in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Australia in addition to our UK operations. The Customer Care Manager, reporting to the Head of Customer Care, Canada, will be responsible for leading their team to deliver exceptional service. This role requires a proven leader with strong people management skills and a wealth of experience in overseeing service teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on, creative, and solution-oriented environment, with a clear focus on achieving key business KPIs. The role demands a confident and decisive leader who takes initiative while staying aligned with both business goals and partner objectives. The Customer Care Manager will guide and authorize actions taken by the service team, ensuring optimal customer support and upholding Neilson’s high service standards. A proactive, pragmatic approach is essential to effectively serve the department and maintain the excellence that Neilson is known for.

Requirements

Proven experience leading and managing teams to deliver outstanding customer service.
Strong ability to build and enhance team performance through guidance, coaching, and development.
Sound understanding of operational guidelines, preferably within a regulated call centre environment (e.g., verbal scripting, compliance, processes, and procedures).
Hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to manage a team effectively.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze business reporting metrics and deliver results against agreed KPIs.
Solution-focused with the ability to create proactive solutions for day-to-day business demands.
Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Life insurance industry experience is preferred, but not essential.
Demonstrates Neilson values in behaviour and decision-making.
Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to drive team performance and motivation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Detail-oriented, ensuring high standards of service are always upheld.
Passionate, innovative, and proactive, with a drive to excel.
High energy, enthusiasm, and a dynamic approach to challenges.
Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
A natural leader with coaching and mentoring capabilities.
Professional demeanour with a positive, "can do" attitude.

Responsibilities

Lead team performance by conducting regular 121 meetings, coaching, and implementing improvement plans as needed.
Collaborate with Learning and Development to facilitate agent inductions and ensure ongoing team training.
Monitor and manage team KPIs, providing performance reports to the Group General Manager – Customer Care.
Ensure team behaviour aligns with company values, compliance standards, and HR guidelines.
Conduct weekly call calibrations, coaching sessions, and quality checks on communication.
Oversee leave requests, attendance, and conduct Return to Work meetings as necessary.
Address escalated complaints in line with the company’s complaints process and provide solutions for issues.
Foster a high-energy, results-driven environment by mentoring, motivating, and supporting the team.
Manage team product and process queries, ensuring continuous knowledge development.
Track and report team performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Handle rota management, eLearning completion, and team-building activities