Senior Customer Support / Customer Experience Manager (E-commerce)

Hire Hangar

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Work arrangement
Remote
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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