Team Lead Customer Support - Benelux

Road; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Pension allowance

Unlimited holiday policy

Free lunch and drinks at Road bar

Social events & team-building

Personal training & development

Referral program

Amsterdam HQ

Bike/NS/subscription for commute

Kilometer allowance

Diverse colleagues

Job summary

Road is a fast-growing software company in Amsterdam, delivering EV charging infrastructure with a strong focus on customer service. We seek a Team Lead - Customer Support to guide a team of specialists, mentor staff, and drive initiatives to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.

The role collaborates with product and marketing, ensuring a customer-centric approach across the organization. Join our mission-driven team at our Amsterdam HQ, with a culture that values ownership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/Management.
• Proven leadership experience in customer support.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on exceptional service.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Customer Support Specialists.
• Provide mentorship and ongoing training to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Oversee resolution of customer inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows.
• Analyze customer data and KPIs to drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer centricity

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Job description

About Road

Road is a fast-growing software company active in the dynamic electric driving (EV) market. We deliver the critical infrastructure that the EV charging ecosystem is built on. We do this through a purpose-built software platform supported by our unique expertise and world-class customer service. Road currently serves 20% of the Dutch market and we have firmly set our sights on repeating this success internationally. We exist at the intersection of cleantech and fintech and our mission is to make EV charging effortless for everyone.

About the Role

The Team Lead - Customer Support is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing a team of Customer Support Specialists. This position involves providing guidance to team members, ensuring efficient resolution of customer issues, and contributing to the overall improvement of customer satisfaction and service quality.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and managing a team of Customer Support Specialists.

• Providing guidance, mentorship, and ongoing training to team members.

• Fostering a positive and collaborative team culture

• Overseeing the resolution of customer inquiries, concerns, and issues.

• Working closely with team members to ensure timely and effective solutions.

• Handling escalated customer issues and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

• Identifying training needs and coordinating ongoing training programs to enhance the team's product knowledge and customer service skills.

• Conducting regular performance assessments and providing constructive feedback.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement in customer support workflows.

• Implementing and optimizing procedures to streamline issue resolution and enhance the overall customer experience.

• Establishing and monitoring quality assurance measures to ensure consistent and high-quality customer support.

• Conducting regular audits of customer interactions and providing feedback to maintain service excellence.

• Analyzing customer support data, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven solutions

• Collecting and analyzing customer feedback to understand satisfaction levels and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

• Collaborating with other departments, such as product development and marketing, to ensure a cohesive and customer-centric approach.

What We Value in our Candidates

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Management) or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within customer support or a related field.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a customer support team.

• A customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure to resolve customer issues.

• Ability to adapt to changes in customer needs and industry trends.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and use it to drive improvements in customer support operations.

What We Offer Besides Your Salary

Join our mission-driven organization, leading innovation in a dynamic international and ambitious environment. Take ownership, leverage your expertise, and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

• 8% Pension allowance paid monthly with the freedom to invest at your discretion.

• We believe you have to recharge too! This is why you are entitled to our 'unlimited holiday policy'.

• All the technology and business tools to succeed.

• Daily varied and healthy food options for lunch, all for free. And of course drinks at our own Road bar.

• Besides working on our mission together, we like to have fun and connect with social events and team-building activities.

• Personal training and development opportunities.

• Referral program.

• Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.

• Kilometer allowance, a business NS subscription or a bike subscription to make your commute to the office easy.

• Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.

More About Us

We believe in being open-minded and challenging ourselves to continuously strive for the best results. We are transitioning from start-up to scale-up which requires a more structured and process-driven approach to reach the next stage of our growth. As the world scales up to meet the EV charging demand, we’re ready for this once-in-a-century mobility revolution. Are you ready to help us grow and make EV charging effortless for everyone? Join our team of 125+ colleagues working in our Amsterdam HQ.

Our Values

Customer

Innovation

Community

Ownership

Communication

Focus

Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look at our careers site https://careers.road.io/