Player Support Team Lead

1 Month ago • 4-6 Years • Operations • $49,600 PA - $91,760 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Player Support Team Lead at Activision will supervise the Player Support Executive Escalations team, providing senior-level support to agents and handling complex customer inquiries. Responsibilities include guiding agent performance, training, and procedures; resolving sensitive customer concerns; monitoring queues; conducting performance appraisals; serving as a subject matter expert; and managing special projects. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of customer service experience, 2+ years of supervisory experience in a contact center, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Knowledge of Activision games and Salesforce is preferred.
Must have:
  • 4+ years customer service experience
  • 2+ years supervising contact center employees
  • Handle sensitive customer concerns
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Manage team performance and training
Good to have:
  • Salesforce knowledge
  • Activision game knowledge
  • Experience with customer loyalty programs
  • Home network troubleshooting skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job Details

Job Title:

Player Support Team Lead - Activision

Requisition ID:

R025003

Job Description:

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously redefined the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging, and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented, and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Your Mission:

The Team Lead, Player Support will directly supervise the Player Support Executive Escalations team and assist them in providing senior-level support to lower-tier agents while assisting with complex customer inquiries. The duties also include input/guidance related to agent performance, training, and procedures. The ideal candidate is motivated and dedicated to exceeding all expectations and standards. This individual will inspire the team to achieve individual and overall service level targets and collaborate with key partners across the organization to ensure compliance with processes and policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Liaise with Activision’s Legal and Security teams to resolve sensitive customer concerns (i.e. Attorney General), self-harm, and physical security threats
  • Ensure timely and quality resolution to Better Business Bureau Complaints and all executive escalations
  • Personally handle escalated cases when needed or required
  • Monitor queues real-time, add/edit/remove agent profiles and queue assignments
  • Meet regularly with Tier 3 agents to review productivity and feedback. Ensure service level metrics along with quantity and quality of work are met (i.e. AHT, daily handled cases, CSAT, etc.)
  • Perform annual and mid-year performance appraisals for all direct/assigned staff.
  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all titles and business strategies.
  • Manage or participate in special projects as assigned or required.
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of Activision internal information and customer/account information

Player Profile:

Minimum Requirements:

  • 4+ years’ experience in a customer service or technical support role involving social and/or live help channels (email, SMS, chat, voice) preferably in software or consumer electronics businesses
  • 2+ years’ experience managing or supervising contact center employees in operational or quality-focused roles
  • Hands on experience with contact center processes, tools, multilingual support and vendors.
  • Innovative and passionate about delivering the best user experiences possible.
  • Home (wired/wireless) network troubleshooting skills
  • Avid gamer with knowledge of and/or passion for first person shooters
  • PC/Console hardware/software knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Work well with ambiguity, when needed
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Experience working with customer loyalty programs and high-profile customers
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Available to work days, nights, and weekends
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, knowledge of and passion for Activision games.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet.

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered.

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $49,600.00 - $91,760.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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