Most Service Centers offer the same functionality, products and services as a full Branch only on a smaller scale, therefore the Head Service Center needs to have the knowledge and experience to
manage complexities that range from people management, customer service and treasury management to the physical security of the Centre and its staff.
People Management:
The most important aspect of this job is the ability to lead a small team that is responsible for the full service and sales offering. The Head Service Center day begins by understanding all the various complexities of the Service Center, from secure opening procedures, cash management, telling, inquiries to one of workforce planning, understanding customer arrival patterns and customer behavior and aligning the tellers and inquiries staff to deliver a consistent customer experience. Due to the fact that the Head Service Center oversees the full Service Center offering he/she is also responsible for identifying critical productivity trends and making recommendations around capacity management, including the employment and management of temporary staff. He/She is also responsible for the management of the full Performance Cycle, ensuring that all performance contracts are in place for all staff, regular performance feedback discussion must take place to ensure that the performance is at the required level. In cases where staff do not have the required skills or show competency gaps, the Head Service Center needs to decide on what training interventions are required to close the skills gaps, he/she also participates in the quarterly Career Management Committee discussions, conduct and lead team meetings and team building sessions.
Customer Service:
The fact that the Service Center offers the full spectrum of the Banks services and products, customer service must be at the forefront of the Head Service Center role! The customers last experience is their lasting impression so the Head Service Center needs to be absolutely passionate about customer service and creating customer delight. He/she must understand and manage the impact of his/her staff on customer expectations. He/she also needs to identify trends and opportunities that should be referred to management as possible migration and or sales opportunities.
People Management:
The most important aspect of this job is the ability to lead a small team that is responsible for the full service and sales offering. The Head Service Center day begins by understanding all the various complexities of the Service Center, from secure opening procedures, cash management, telling, inquiries to one of workforce planning, understanding customer arrival patterns and customer behavior and aligning the tellers and inquiries staff to deliver a consistent customer experience. Due to the fact that the Head Service Center oversees the full Service Center offering he/she is also responsible for identifying critical productivity trends and making recommendations around capacity management, including the employment and management of temporary staff. He/She is also responsible for the management of the full Performance Cycle, ensuring that all performance contracts are in place for all staff, regular performance feedback discussion must take place to ensure that the performance is at the required level. In cases where staff do not have the required skills or show competency gaps, the Head Service Center needs to decide on what training interventions are required to close the skills gaps, he/she also participates in the quarterly Career Management Committee discussions, conduct and lead team meetings and team building sessions.
Customer Service:
The fact that the Service Center offers the full spectrum of the Banks services and products, customer service must be at the forefront of the Head Service Center role! The customers last experience is their lasting impression so the Head Service Center needs to be absolutely passionate about customer service and creating customer delight. He/she must understand and manage the impact of his/her staff on customer expectations. He/she also needs to identify trends and opportunities that should be referred to management as possible migration and or sales opportunities.
Product Knowledge:
Although the Service Center reports into the main branch and often does not have its own sales and service targets, it still remains responsible for quality sales and lead generation. The front line roles are the roles that most frequently interact with the customer - all the front line staff need to be geared to identify customer needs and pass on quality leads to the relevant areas! In order to do this the Head Service Center will guide, coach, develop and support the staff through applying an in depth knowledge of all the Bank’s products. The Head Service Center will also manage and track cross selling and lead generation opportunities and ensure that the team’s sales and service targets are being met, furthermore he/she will participate in sales and marketing activities when required.
Routine Management:
One of the critical aspects of the Head Service Center is to take full responsibility for the activities of the Center staff as it relate to routine requirements. He/she must ensure that laid down procedures are being adhered to by all the staff. The Head Service Center must also be available to conduct customer needs analysis, keep records in terms of the various Financial Industry regulations and take part in any special investigations of losses and/or staff defalcations.
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