Dutch Speaking Customer Service Team Leader

Dutch Speaking Customer Service Team Leader 
Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid)
Department: Customer Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours across 7 days)

Role Summary:

As a Customer Service Team Leader, you will act as a go to expert for complex customer enquiries, escalations, and operational processes within the Dutch-speaking market. You will support team performance, lead up to 6 agents (from multiple nationalities), and ensure service excellence across all communication channels. Leveraging your contact centre background and your previous leadership experience, you will play a key role in driving operational quality and fostering a professional, supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Interaction & Case Handling

• Manage complex customer enquiries, complaints, and escalations across phone, email, chat, and digital channels.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and empathetic resolution of customer cases.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Dutch-speaking customers, delivering best in class service.

Quality, Performance & Leadership

• Support the Team Manager in monitoring performance, productivity, and service quality.
• Provide on-the-job coaching, feedback, and support to team members.
• Lead by example in handling difficult calls, conflict situations, and sensitive customer interactions.
• Contribute to scheduling, workflow organisation, and other day-to-day operational tasks.
• Drive performance metrics and KPIs

Process Excellence

• Identify patterns in customer issues and propose improvements to reduce repeat calls and enhance the overall experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all interactions comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support new employee onboarding and training activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Training, Product, Claims, Operations) to ensure seamless customer journeys.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between customer operations and senior management for insight reporting and service improvements.
• Participate in process reviews and contribute ideas for operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Fluent Dutch (C2 native-level) – both written and spoken
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a call centre or contact centre environment
• Previous experience as a Team Leader or in a team management/lead role within a contact centre
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with CRM tools, ticketing systems, and telephony platforms
• Self driven and committed to hit targets 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance, telecom, financial services, or other regulated industries
• Coaching, mentoring, or training experience
• Experience managing escalations and handling VIP or high-complexity accounts
• A passion for customer experience and continuous improvement

What We Offer:

• 3300 euros per month 
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization
• A collaborative, inclusive, people-first culture
• Training, coaching, and development pathways
• Hybrid or remote work options depending on location
• Comprehensive benefits package (varies by country)

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Thomas. 
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