Customer Service Manager

About the role

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Customer Service Specialists through regular 1:1s, feedback, coverage planning, and development conversations. Own day-to-day operations including SLA management, QA, escalation support, and resolution quality across SMS, email, and escalations. Run customer service programs such as surveys, public reviews, escalation follow-through, and VoC actions. Write or coach the team on responses to negative public reviews that acknowledge issues genuinely without over-validating or taking undue blame. Serve as backup coverage for the team during PTO and sick days. Monitor service KPIs (CSAT, FCR, response times, NPS, review metrics) and surface observations to leadership. Partner with the product and tech teams on tooling, workflows, and program design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Customer Service Specialists through regular 1:1s, feedback, coverage planning, and development conversations
• Own day-to-day operations: SLA management, QA, escalation support, and resolution quality across SMS, email, and escalations
• Run customer service programs such as surveys, public reviews, escalation follow-through, and VoC actions
• Write or coach the team on responses to negative public reviews that acknowledge issues genuinely without over-validating or taking undue blame
• Serve as backup coverage for the team during PTO and sick days
• Monitor service KPIs (CSAT, FCR, response times, NPS, review metrics) and surface observations to leadership
• Partner with the product and tech teams on tooling, workflows, and program design
• Be a voice for the team in cross-functional conversations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in customer support or service, with at least 1 year in a lead, supervisor, or manager role
• Has managed at least 3 direct reports
• Experience in an omnichannel service environment (SMS, email, chat, phone)
• Experience with CRM platforms (HubSpot a plus)

Bonus Points

• Real estate, mortgage, or proptech experience
• Experience with regulated communications (TCPA, recorded calls, disclosures)
• Contact center experience in a high-growth or startup environment
• Experience with VOC programs, surveys, or review management

Pay

Salary: $60-70k base, $65-75k OTE

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO (increases with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays
• Professional Development: Annual budget for learning and career growth
• Tenure Sabbaticals: Paid sabbaticals to celebrate major milestones
• Clever Product Benefit: Exclusive access to Clever homeownership perks
• Work-From-Home Stipend: Support for your remote workspace
• 401(k): Retirement plan administered through Guideline
• Parental Leave: 6–12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness Benefits: Free counseling sessions and optional weekly meditation

EEO Employer Statement

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