Director Of Customer Support
Location : Las Vegas, NV (In-office role - Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate).
The Director of Customer Support is a hands-on leader and builder who will transform our Support function into a scalable, tech-driven operation. You'll own daily execution while shaping how the team grows leading frontline service, moderation, escalations, quality, fraud, and payments. The right candidate combines operational depth with the vision to modernize workflows, leverage AI and automation, and build a high-performing, adaptable team. This is not a call center role; it's an opportunity to lead support in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.
You're an ambitious support leader ready for a bigger challenge. You've successfully led teams, improved performance, and delivered measurable results and now you want the opportunity to build, scale, and strengthen a support function. You're not content to maintain the status quo; you want to make support faster, smarter, and more effective, while bringing the insight that helps shape how the function evolves.
You bring :
- Proven leadership experience : 35+ years managing support teams with clear, measurable improvements in KPIs (CSAT, response times, resolution rates, cost per ticket, etc.)
- Hands-on AI and automation skills : direct experience experimenting with and implementing tools, with an understanding of how to integrate them into workflows
- A builder's mindset : you thrive in evolving environments, take initiative, and get excited about creating processes that scale
- Change management experience : proven ability to lead transitions such as implementing new systems, restructuring teams, or managing vendors
- Data fluency : you live in dashboards, rely on metrics to guide decisions, and can tell the story behind the numbers
- People leadership : skilled at hiring, coaching, giving direct feedback, and holding teams accountable while maintaining morale
- Cross-functional collaboration : comfortable working with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to solve problems and influence outcomes
- Strategic thinking : able to identify patterns in customer feedback and translate them into actionable improvements
You're energized by :
Leading the transition of operations in-house while maintaining (or improving) service qualityDriving efficiency through smart automation that reduces costs and scales capacitySeeing support metrics climb because of the systems you've builtEquipping your team with AI tools that cut resolution times in halfPartnering with Product to address root causes of escalationsBuilding training and QA programs that actually workBeing a strong customer advocate whose insights shape product directionManaging complex projects with competing priorities and visible impactThis isn't the role for you if you're looking for a title bump without the challenge, if you prefer a remote or hybrid setup, or if you're uncomfortable with AI, change, or complexity.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership and Accountability
Lead a diverse team across frontline service, member reports, moderation, escalations, quality, fraud, and paymentsSet clear expectations, coach for performance, and build a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvementOwn staffing plans and schedules that balance coverage, efficiency, and performanceOperations and Escalations
Stay close to the work : review queues, step into high-impact cases, and remove blockers for your teamEnsure accurate triage, tagging, and escalations to maintain consistently high service standardsMonitor execution and address performance gaps quickly with coaching and feedbackTraining, Quality, and Process
Build and maintain training programs that get new hires productive quickly and keep the team sharpStrengthen quality assurance through structured reviews, calibration, and actionable feedbackDrive root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues and reduce reworkMentor and coach team members to prepare them for broader responsibilities as the function scalesTechnology, Data, and Cross-Functional Impact
Use support-platform data and automation insights to track performance and streamline workflowsPartner with the data team to ensure visibility and accountability across the organizationDrive adoption of AI and automation to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency with measurable resultsCollaborate with Product, AI, and other teams to resolve systemic issues and ensure the customer voice shapes prioritiesTransition and Growth
Lead the shift of support work from our overseas partner to the Las Vegas team, ensuring continuity of serviceHire and develop the Las Vegas team to take on expanded responsibilities with a stronger focus on quality and alignmentMaintain positive vendor relationships while managing transition milestones and knowledge transferEstablish new performance metrics and implement forward-thinking processes that improve efficiency and accountabilityApply automation to reduce reliance on contractors and build a scalable, modern operationCapture lessons learned and embed best practices into the long-term support modelRequired Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred (we value results and aptitude over credentials)5+ years of experience in customer support, operations, or a related field3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and owning performance outcomesProven ability to balance hands-on operational work with broader team leadership and accountabilityStrong knowledge of support operations, including frontline service, member reports, moderation, escalations, quality assurance, fraud, and paymentsDemonstrated success in building training programs, implementing process improvements, and driving measurable resultsHands-on experience with AI and automation tools that enhance support operations, with proven ability to integrate them into daily workflowsExperience leading change or transitions, such as restructuring teams, winding down vendors, or implementing new systemsProficient in support platforms and reporting tools, with the ability to monitor metrics and use data to drive decisionsStrong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working alongside Product, Engineering, or related teamsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to set expectations, deliver feedback, and influence at multiple levels of the organizationAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and sound judgmentNice to Haves
Direct experience with Freshdesk or a similar support platformVendor management experience, including working with third-party providers or outsourced teamsExperience transitioning operations in-house or reshaping support modelsBackground in fraud prevention, payment operations, or online platform supportExperience scaling teams or reshaping workflows in lean, high-growth environmentsTrack record of measurable cost savings through automation or process improvementsExperience influencing product roadmaps or embedding with product teamsBackground in consumer tech, e-commerce, gaming, fintech, or other online platforms