Senior Customer Support / Customer Experience Manager (E-commerce)
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Occupation
- Customer Service & Support
- Location
- South Africa - Cape Town
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 10, 2027
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Job Title
SeniorCustomer Support/Customer ExperienceManager (E-commerce)
Location
Remote
Time Zone
US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
We are seeking a SeniorCustomer Support/Customer ExperienceManager to lead and elevatecustomer supportoperationsfor a growinge-commercebusiness. This role owns the fullcustomer supportlifecycle fromonboardingthrough post-purchasesupportand retention - while driving operational excellence,automation, andcustomersatisfaction at scale.
You will act as a strategic partner toProduct, Engineering,Operations, and Growth teams to ensure a seamless, high-qualitycustomer experienceacross allcustomertouchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Own and optimize end-to-endcustomer supportand CXoperationswithin ane-commerceenvironment
Personally handle and resolve complex, high-ticket, or escalatedAI-assistedsupportcases to ensurecustomersatisfaction
Leadcustomeronboardingprocesses to ensure fast time-to-value and strong earlycustomer engagement
Manage and continuously improveZendeskticketworkflows, SLAs, macros, triggers, andautomations
Analyzesupportdata and CX metrics to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Implement, manage, and optimizeAI-drivensupporttools, including chatbots,automations, and self-servicesolutions
Collaborate cross-functionally withProductand Engineering to resolve systemic issues and improveproduct-driven CX
Develop and maintainsupportdocumentation, internal playbooks, andcustomer-facing knowledge bases
Ensure consistent, high-qualitycustomerinteractions across allsupportchannels (email, chat, and self-service)
Mentor and guide junior support or CX team members as the team scales
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience inCustomer Support,Customer Success, orCustomer Experienceroles, preferably withine-commerce
Strong, hands-on experience working in Shopify-based e-commerce environments
Advanced experience usingZendeskor comparablecustomer supportticketing systems
Proven experience owning customer onboarding and post-purchase support workflows
Experience implementing or operatingAI-poweredsupporttools,automations, or self-service platforms
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using CX metrics such asCSAT,NPS, FCR, and SLA performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strongstakeholder managementabilities
Non-negotiable:Prior experience working in fully remote roles, fluency with remote collaboration tools (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and experience working with US- or UK-based companies. Candidates without this remote work experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience scalingcustomer supportoperationswithin high-growthe-commercebrands
Background in CX strategy, support operations, or team leadership
Experience working in omnichannel support environments
Familiarity with CRM platforms and customer analytics tools
Tools & Technology
Zendesk or similar customer support platforms
Shopify and e-commerce support tools
AI-powered chatbots, automation, and self-service solutions
CX analytics and reporting tools
Remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, project management platforms)
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