Director of Customer Support

Responsive is the global leader in strategic response management software, dedicated to transforming how organizations exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform enables companies worldwide to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and enhance employee experiences. With nearly 2,000 customers leveraging Responsive for various responses such as RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, and more, the company is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO, and Coimbatore, India. As the Director of Customer Support at Responsive, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the global support strategy. Your responsibilities include leading a growing team of support professionals, establishing a high-performing function that consistently exceeds service level expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and growth. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong operational background with experience supporting B2B enterprise customers and a proven track record of delivering high CSAT/SLA metrics while effectively scaling for growth. Key Responsibilities: - Define the vision, goals, and roadmap for the global support function. - Lead and scale a distributed team of support managers, leads, and agents. - Monitor key performance metrics such as CSAT, NPS, SLA, FRT, TTR, etc. - Ensure a consistent, high-quality customer support experience across multiple channels. - Advocate for the voice of the customer within the organization and influence product and engineering roadmaps. - Implement scalable support processes, workflows, and knowledge management practices. - Utilize support tools like Zendesk, Intercom, Salesforce, or similar platforms effectively. - Incorporate automation, AI, and self-service strategies to enhance responsiveness and reduce ticket volume. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex issues and proactively support account health. - Recruit, train, and develop top talent while fostering a culture of growth and accountability. - Design onboarding and training programs to enhance product knowledge and support delivery. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; MBA is a plus. - 20+ years of experience in customer support/customer success, with 5+ years in leadership roles. - Proven experience in leading SaaS support operations at scale for B2B enterprise-grade products. - Deep understanding of SaaS metrics, customer lifecycle, and escalation management. - Proficiency in support tools and platforms like Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, Intercom, Jira. - Strong analytical skills with a focus on KPIs, reporting, and operational improvement. Desired Skills: - Extensive knowledge of SaaS business models and the end-to-end customer lifecycle. - Expertise in customer support operations, KPIs, and support analytics. - Familiarity with AI-powered support tools, automation, chatbots, and self-service platforms. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. - Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and data analysis capabilities. - Ability to manage remote, cross-cultural teams and excel in a virtual-first workplace. Join Responsive to work on impactful solutions, collaborate with a passionate team, and grow your career in an inclusive environment with competitive benefits.,