At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the way people connect with the world. Our Starlink service is a game-changer for remote and rural communities, providing high-speed, low-latency internet access that's transforming lives. As a key member of our Customer Support team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor to lead our overnight team, empowering them to provide outstanding service and support.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a pioneering company that's pushing the boundaries of space technology and exploration. Founded on the belief that humanity's future lies among the stars, we're actively developing the technologies to make this possible. Our mission is to enable human life on Mars and beyond, and we're committed to making a positive impact on the world.
**The Role**
As a Supervisor, Starlink Customer Support - Overnight, you'll be responsible for leading a team of customer support agents, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations to ensure they're equipped to deliver exceptional service. You'll own the development of your direct reports, aligning them with our organizational values and goals. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills will drive process improvements and cultivate a culture of excellence.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Supervise and lead a team of customer support agents, providing excellent coaching, training, and performance evaluations
* Own development of direct reports to enhance employee skills and career growth, assuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
* Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures for team members, ensuring consistent follow-up and feedback to drive individual and team success
* Lead by setting an example, taking and giving feedback within all levels of the organization, and motivating others to achieve the highest level of results
* Monitor customer interactions to ensure quality service and adherence to company policies and procedures
* Handle escalated customer issues and complaints, providing resolution and maintaining customer satisfaction
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and customer experience
* Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve service delivery
* Analyze customer support metrics and prepare reports on team performance, customer satisfaction, and service levels
* Use data to root cause, identify trends, and develop action plans to address them
* Actively listen and incorporate the voice of the customer to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that customer feedback is used to enhance service delivery and drive process improvements
* Serve as a liaison between the customer support team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and collaboration
* Keep the team informed of updates, changes, and new policies, managing the change and communication of the change
* Deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the customer support team
* Foster a positive and motivating team environment
**Essential Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a customer service or customer success function in lieu of a degree
* 2+ years of people management experience in customer service or customer support operations with teams of 25+ hourly employees, or 1+ years of arenaflex customer support operations experience as a lead
**Preferred Skills and Experience**
* 2+ years in synchronous (phone/chat/instant messaging) customer support operations
* Proven ability to lead and develop a team through effective coaching, development, feedback, and performance management
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions
* Technical aptitude - experience with networking, hardware troubleshooting, software development, etc.
* Experience with reporting tools (Advanced Excel, SQL, dashboarding/reporting/visualization platforms)
* Lean/6-Sigma/Kaizan experience (Green/Black Belt certifications)
* Written/verbal business fluency in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Czech, Indonesian, Arabic, Turkish, or Malay
* Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
**Additional Requirements**
* Willingness to work extended hours and non-scheduled days when needed to meet critical deadlines
* This is NOT a remote position and would require relocation if not local to the Hawthorne, CA area
* Must be available for the following shift:
+ Sun - Thu 10:00PM - 8:30AM
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
* Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
* Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at arenaflex. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
* You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
* You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
**ITAR Requirements**
* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
arenaflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with arenaflex is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and experienced leader who's passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be a part of arenaflex's mission to revolutionize the way people connect with the world.