Customer Support Manager (TH-M)

Company Overview Empower is a fast-growing startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. If you want to be an integral member of a team that is disrupting Uber and cares about making a difference for gig economy workers, then we’d like to hear from you. Role Overview This position manages a team of 4-6 Customer Support agents and will report directly to the VP of Customer Experience. This role requires a Thursday - Monday work week and being available to timely handle issues that arise on evenings and holidays. Additionally, this role requires candidates to be available during standard business hours for training and team meetings. Detailed Responsibilities Lead, coach, and manage a remote support team to ensure 24/7 service coverage and excellenceSet clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support professional developmentFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance cultureContinuously refine escalation protocols, and team workflows to optimize speed and accuracySupport recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members in line with evolving support demandsScale quality assurance processes, including ticket audits, coaching sessions, and root cause analysis of recurring issues.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Empower platform, including both the driver and rider mobile applicationsEnsure timely correspondence with customers and consumers via phone and emailEnsure the timely escalation of issues and trends that require broader attention Candidate Requirements 5+ years of experience in customer support or trust & safety, with 2+ years in a management or team lead roleExceptional judgment and decision-making skills, particularly in sensitive or ambiguous situationsDetail-oriented, high-energy, driven, problem-solver with an exceptional work ethic and a desire to be part of a team disrupting the status quoPolished written and verbal communication skillsExperience with Zendesk or similar CRM toolsTeam-first mentality and a professional attitudeCollege degree What do we offer? Competitive compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 base salary (based on experience) + equity + performance based bonus + competitive benefitsBeing part of a great team to better the lives of gig workers Successful applicants will need to complete a background check. At this time, we are not accepting submissions from external recruiters.