Experienced Customer Care Manager – Leading High-Performing Teams and Driving Exceptional Customer Experiences in a Fast-Paced Environment

Welcome to blithequark At blithequark, we are revolutionizing the way modern organizations approach global employment, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With a strong foundation in our core values and a future-focused work culture, our team works tirelessly to solve ambitious problems, collaborating asynchronously from around the world. You can find blithequark team members working from 6 different continents, and all of our positions are fully remote, offering the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere. As a global company, we encourage every member of the blithequark team to bring their unique talents, experiences, and culture to the table, helping us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious, we invite you to join our world and define the future of work. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Customer Care Manager to join our team, someone who thrives in ambiguity and is passionate about building and scaling operational processes to drive exceptional customer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, laying the foundations for our customer care program and leading a high-performing team to deliver outstanding results. The ideal candidate will be operationally minded, proactive, and data-driven, with a strong focus on customer obsession and cross-functional leadership. You will have experience building or scaling CX, Operations, or Support functions in high-growth or SaaS environments and a proven track record of driving measurable improvements through data analysis and root cause investigation. Key Responsibilities As a Customer Care Manager at blithequark, you will be responsible for: People Management: Manage and scale a high-performing team of customer care specialists, creating a culture of ownership, innovation, and excellence. Hire, coach, and develop team members to ensure they are equipped to contribute beyond ticket resolution. Building Customer Care for Scale: Drive data-led improvements, tracking team metrics and leading root cause investigations into customer and support data. Identify pain points and implement sustainable fixes to reduce customer effort and increase internal efficiency. Customer Experience Program Management: Lead the customer care partnership support program, collaborating closely with partnership and operations teams to ensure strong CX metrics and scalability in partnership support. Use data to own and deliver on key CX goals, driving improvements that are visible to the business and the customer. Essential Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: Proven Experience: Building or scaling CX, Operations, or Support functions in high-growth or SaaS environments, with a strong focus on customer obsession and cross-functional leadership. Operational Thinking: Strong operational thinking and program management skills to lead initiatives and drive adoption for operational improvements, supporting long-term team efficiency, reducing manual work, and driving support excellence. Data-Driven Decision Making: A strong ability to use data and metrics to inform decisions, including root cause analysis, reporting, and setting performance KPIs. Leadership Skills: Strong experience mentoring and leading high-performing teams, including performance management and coaching, with a focus on creating a culture of ownership, innovation, and excellence. Preferred Qualifications While not essential, the following qualifications are preferred: Experience with CX Tools: Experience with customer experience tools, such as Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar platforms. Knowledge of SaaS Industry: Knowledge of the SaaS industry, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing high-growth companies. Certifications or Training: Relevant certifications or training in customer experience, operations, or leadership, such as CX certification, Six Sigma, or similar programs. Skills and Competencies To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies: Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and customers. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. Collaboration and Teamwork: A strong ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams, including partnership, operations, and product teams. Adaptability and Flexibility: A high degree of adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Career Growth Opportunities At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Customer Care Manager, you will have opportunities to: Develop Your Skills: Develop your skills and expertise in customer experience, operations, and leadership, with access to training and development programs. Take on New Challenges: Take on new challenges and responsibilities, with opportunities to lead projects and initiatives that drive business growth and improvement. Advance Your Career: Advance your career, with opportunities for promotion and career advancement within the company. Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our unique and dynamic company culture. As a fully remote company, we offer: Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work arrangements, with the ability to work from anywhere and create a schedule that suits your needs. Autonomy and Ownership: Autonomy and ownership, with the ability to take ownership of your work and make decisions that drive business growth and improvement. Collaborative and Supportive Team: A collaborative and supportive team, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and mutual respect. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits At blithequark, we offer a competitive compensation package, with a base salary range of $35,350 USD to $79,550 USD, depending on location, experience, and qualifications. We also offer a range of perks and benefits, including: Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, with the ability to take time off when you need it. Stock Options: Stock options, with the opportunity to own a part of the company and share in its success. Learning Budget: A learning budget, with the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through training and development programs. Home Office Budget and IT Equipment: A home office budget and IT equipment, with the ability to create a comfortable and productive work environment. Conclusion If you are a motivated and ambitious customer care professional, looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this role. At blithequark, we are committed to creating a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Join our team and help us define the future of work. To apply, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, outlining your experience, skills, and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.