Experienced Customer Care Manager for Educational Technology – Leading Remote Team and Delivering Exceptional Service

Introduction to arenaflex arenaflex is a pioneering force in the educational technology sector, driven by a mission to elevate educational experiences and make a profound impact on student success. By blending customer service excellence with innovative technology, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers educators and students to achieve their full potential. As a leader in our industry, we are committed to fostering a culture of exceptional service, empathy, and understanding, and we are now seeking an experienced Customer Care Manager to join our team. About the Role As our Customer Care Manager, you will play a vital role in leading our team of customer care agents and ensuring that every interaction with our products and services is seamless, supportive, and exceptional. Your technical expertise, customer service acumen, and leadership skills will be instrumental in developing a high-performing team that embodies our commitment to making education accessible and impactful. You will be responsible for driving customer advocacy, process improvement, and feedback implementation, as well as collaborating across departments to implement best practices for comprehensive customer service. Key Responsibilities Lead the Customer Care team, setting and maintaining high customer service standards and providing coaching, training, and ongoing evaluation to drive excellence in performance. Generate and analyze reports to monitor team productivity and key performance metrics, using data to drive decision-making and improve service delivery. Drive customer advocacy through process improvement initiatives and feedback implementation, ensuring that every customer interaction is an opportunity to bolster trust in arenaflex's mission. Actively contribute to the weekly "Customers are Forever" meeting, providing progress updates and insights to inform business decisions. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices for comprehensive customer service, ensuring that every customer touchpoint is exceptional and supportive. Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance to customers on product features, ensuring that every customer has a seamless and enjoyable experience with our products and services. Analyze and report product malfunctions, ensuring that internal databases are updated and that we are continually improving our products and services. Monitor and address customer complaints, providing proactive assistance and support to ensure that every customer feels heard and valued. Share valuable insights and workarounds with team members to enhance product offerings and improve customer satisfaction. Inform customers about new features and functionalities to maximize their product experience and ensure that they are getting the most out of our products and services. Ticket Management, Quality Assurance, and Escalation Handling Take ownership of Zendesk, ensuring effective utilization and administration of our customer service platform. Oversee ticket quality, quantity, monitoring, and improvement efforts, ensuring that every customer inquiry is responded to promptly and effectively. Serve as the escalation point for complex customer issues, ensuring timely resolution and providing guidance and support to team members as needed. Feedback Loop, Reporting, and Customer Education Follow up with customers to gather feedback and identify areas for service improvement, using this feedback to inform business decisions and drive continuous improvement. Provide valuable customer feedback to internal teams for continuous improvement, ensuring that every customer voice is heard and valued. Assist in the development of Help Center content and other educational resources, ensuring that customers have access to the information and support they need to succeed. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in customer service management, preferably in an educational technology or online platform environment. You will need to have a Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, communication, education, or a related field, as well as at least 3 years of experience in customer service management and 1 year of experience managing direct reports. You will also need to have experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, strong project management and organizational skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, communication, education, or related field. 3+ years of experience in customer service management, preferably in an educational technology or online platform environment. 1+ years of experience managing direct reports, with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Experience in a customer support role within the education sector, dealing with school district administrators, teachers, and students preferred. Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems, with a strong preference for experience in Salesforce or similar platforms. Preferred Qualifications Experience with onboarding and training users on digital platforms, including roster management and account setup. Familiarity with educational technology platforms and standardized testing processes is a plus. Knowledge of workflow automation tools and platforms to streamline customer support processes. Experience in developing and implementing customer service policies and procedures to ensure consistent service quality. What We Offer At arenaflex, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, development, and success. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, employee benefits eligibility, optional dental and vision coverage, matching 401k, paid time off, and generous paid holidays. We also provide our employees with the opportunity to work fully remote, with a company-supplied laptop and access to the latest technology and tools. Compensation and Benefits $65,000 starting salary based on qualifications. Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance). Optional dental and vision coverage. Matching 401k. Paid time off. Generous paid holidays. Ability to work fully remote. Company-supplied laptop. Why Join arenaflex? At arenaflex, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our employees. We believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education, and we are committed to providing the tools and resources needed to make that a reality. If you are a motivated and experienced customer service professional who is looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Conclusion Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity to join the arenaflex team as our Customer Care Manager. We are confident that your skills, experience, and passion for customer service will make you a valuable asset to our team, and we look forward to the opportunity to discuss this role further with you. Please do not hesitate to apply if you are a motivated and experienced customer service professional who is looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real difference. Apply for this job