Customer Service Team Leader - Brendale at Rentokil Initial Group

City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentorship, Supervision, Performance Management, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Complaint Resolution, Sales Growth Management, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Technical Literacy, CRM Software, Customer Centric Mindset

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Customer Service Team Leader - Brisbane At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene, and indoor plant care. We operate three market-leading brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene, and Ambius Indoor Plants. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to Protect People, Enhance Lives, and Preserve our Planet. From multi-national corporations to local restaurants and family homes, over two million customers rely on us to get the job done quickly and effectively. The Role We are looking for an energetic, results-driven Customer Service Team Leader to lead our Brisbane customer facing team. In this role, you won't just be managing tasks; you will be empowering your team to deliver a consistent "WOW" experience to every client. You will be based in Brendale and Acacia Ridge. (to be discussed) You will act as a bridge between our internal service delivery teams and our external stakeholders, ensuring that our customer service levels remain world-class while driving growth through retention and sales opportunities. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, lead, and develop the customer service team, including offshore team members. Operational Excellence: Construct and deliver individual and team KPIs, ensuring the team's performance management processes are strictly followed. Data Driven Strategy: Analyse customer service data and branch stats to identify trends, improve productivity, and maintain exceptional service levels. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure customer needs are met and service efficiency is optimised. Proactively engage with internal stakeholders to monitor and ensure Service Delivery KPIs are achieved. Complaint Resolution: Oversee all customer feedback and escalations, ensuring "customer in jeopardy" procedures are followed to resolve issues with speed and professionalism. Growth Focus: Lead and manage the internal sales function to drive sales growth, activity levels, and conversion performance in line with KPIs. Continuous Improvement: Support and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging new tools and technologies to streamline workflows. Requirements Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar services-based Customer Service Manager or Team Leader role. Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor and "stellar" phone etiquette. Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to work calmly under pressure and handle complex dispute resolutions. Technical Literacy: Proficient in multiple database systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and CRM software. Mindset: A customer-centric mindset with a "lead by example" approach. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and background checks. The successful candidate must be able to pass a Pre-employment medical, as well as background checks. Rentokil Initial is a member of the FTSE 100 of leading companies. This is a growing and successful business - we employ some 38,000 colleagues across 66 countries - and offer a wide range of learning and development programmes for colleagues to enhance their skills. If you're the Customer Service Superstar we're looking for, and you're looking for a supportive company culture and a great opportunity for your career, click the Apply button now to submit your resume. Rentokil Initial Employee Testimonials "I have been with Rentokil Initial for 15 years and they have always been there and supportive of me...so I have tried to carry that on as a manager myself." Deb Morris Customer Service Manager "I am really proud to work for Rentokil Initial and I have enjoyed working here for the last 11 years." Sierra Warrington Client Retention Manager

Responsibilities

The role involves supervising, leading, and developing the customer service team while ensuring operational excellence by constructing and delivering individual and team KPIs. This position also requires acting as a bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain world-class service levels and drive growth through retention and sales.