We are seeking a highly driven and customer-obsessed Senior Manager or Lead – Customer Experience & Support to build and lead our CX
function from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in early-stage startups, who can blend process excellence withdeep empathy, and who sees customer interactions as opportunities for both resolution and revenue growth through cross-selling and upselling.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Experience Strategy & Execution
- Build and scale the end-to-end customer experience journey across all touchpoints (voice, chat, email, social, etc.).
- Define KPIs and implement systems to track CSAT, NPS, FRT, TAT, and resolution rates.
- Develop SOPs, training programs, and quality frameworks to ensure high-touch, consistent customer engagement.
Customer Support Operations
- Set up and manage support tools (CRMs, Helpdesks like Freshdesk, Zendesk).
- Drive efficiency in ticket handling, escalation management, and root-cause analysis.
- Establish internal feedback loops to continually improve the customer experience.
Revenue Enablement
- Design and implement processes for cross-selling and upselling during customer support interactions.
- Train the CX team to identify revenue opportunities while maintaining a service-first mindset.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing teams to align on customer lifecycle journeys and value offerings.
Leadership & Team Development
- Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing support team aligned with business goals and customer values.
- Foster a culture of empathy, ownership, and performance excellence within the CX function.
Customer Advocacy & VOC
- Act as the voice of the customer internally by synthesizing feedback into actionable insights.
- Drive initiatives to reduce churn, increase loyalty, and boost referral engagement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Product, Tech, Operations, and Marketing to resolve systemic issues and influence roadmaps.
- Support campaigns and launches with seamless CX planning and execution.
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in customer support or experience roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record of setting up and scaling CX from scratch in a high-growth startup.
- Deep understanding of customer service psychology, problem-solving, and lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive upselling and cross-selling within support workflows.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a calm and empathetic tone.
- Proficient in using customer support platforms, automation tools, analytics dashboards, and CRMs.
- Adept at managing KPIs while balancing empathy and business outcomes.