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Job Role : Customer Support Manager - SaaS B2B Location: Hyderabad Work Mode: Work from Office only. Travel: Candidate should be open to travel based on business demand **Travel to client locations for up to 3 to 4 days per quarter based on business requirement Experience: 10+ Years of relevant experience in Customer Support including 4+ Years in Team Management. ** SaaS-B2B Customer Support Experience is mandated. **Prior experience in sales is a strong advantage. Industry: SaaS / Technology Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred). Job Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Customer Support Manager with a strong background in technical support and proven experience in managing high-performing teams within a SaaS environment. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of overall experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, driving support excellence. This is a work-from-office role that requires close collaboration with the Delivery team and other cross-functional teams. Occasional client visits (3 to 4 days per quarter) are expected based on business needs. Candidates with a tech support background, prior sales experience, and familiarity with AI tools will be given preference. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the customer support team to consistently deliver world-class support experiences Handle team development, performance management, coaching, and professional growth Establish and continuously improve support processes, KPIs, and quality standards Manage escalations and ensure swift resolution of high-priority or complex client issues Collaborate closely with the Delivery team, Product, Engineering, and Sales to drive holistic customer satisfaction Plan and execute customer site visits (approx. once per quarter) to strengthen relationships and understand customer needs Drive the adoption and integration of AI-based support tools and technologies Ensure the development and upkeep of internal and external knowledge resources Analyze support trends and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions Build a culture of ownership, accountability, empathy, and problem-solving within the team Key Skills People Management & Team Leadership Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Management SaaS Customer Support Experience Technical Support Expertise Excellent Communication (Hindi and English preferably) & Customer Handling Skills Support Metrics & Performance Analysis CRM & Support Tools (e.g., Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce) Escalation & Crisis Management Process Optimization & Knowledge Management Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams (Delivery, Product, Sales) Familiarity with AI Support Tools / Automation Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred) 10+ years of relevant experience in customer support, with at least 4 years in a team leadership role. Strong experience in SaaS-B2B based customer support is mandatory. Previous experience in technical support roles is highly preferred. Prior experience in sales or customer success is a strong advantage Exposure to AI-driven support tools will be a plus Willingness to travel to client locations for up to 3 to 4 days per quarter Must be comfortable working full-time from the office
