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Manager, Customer Support

109k – 130kChicago, ILHybrid4+ YOE
Summary

Lead a team of ~10 Technical Support Specialists and Engineers at a fast-growing AI customer service platform. Drive CS metrics, build team culture, and improve processes in a hybrid SaaS environment.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead, onboard, develop, coach, and manage a team of ~10 Technical Support Specialists and Technical Support Engineers
  • Drive first response times and customer satisfaction metrics across the CS organization
  • Identify, create, and execute workflows and projects to achieve CS goals and deliver exceptional customer experiences
  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and R&D as the voice of CS and customers
  • Develop and improve CS processes and policies to drive simplicity and results
  • Promote a team culture of belonging, ownership, and problem-solving
  • Host regular 1:1s, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and team meetings
  • Align the CS team with company strategy, vision, and core values

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in customer support/service at a SaaS or technology company
  • Minimum 3 years experience directly leading and managing a team and building strong team culture
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills for async global collaboration
  • Experience managing teams to metrics and running performance processes
  • Customer obsession with proven track record of building customer focus into interactions, processes, and culture
  • Comprehensive knowledge of and interest in the technology industry
  • Ability to recognize patterns in data and provide recommendations
  • Optimism, flexibility, resilience, grit, and creativity

Nice-to-Haves

  • Interest in AI and how it's transforming customer support

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range (Greater Chicago Area): $109,000 - $130,000
  • Meaningful equity (RSUs)
  • Corporate bonus program eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 401k plan with match
  • Regular compensation reviews
Skills
Customer SupportTeam ManagementPerformance ManagementSaaSCross-functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementData AnalysisAsync CommunicationCustomer ExperienceAI
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