Remote E-commerce Customer Service Lead

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Career growth

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Customer Service Lead to build and manage their customer support function for a growing online retailer. You will lead a remote team, set service standards, and develop strategies that deliver a consistently positive customer experience across digital touchpoints.

You will implement policies, monitor metrics, resolve complex issues, collaborate with operations and marketing, and create self-service knowledge bases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing customer service in ecommerce.
• Experience leading remote teams and building a support function.
• Strong verbal and written communication; conflict resolution.
• Ability to analyze service data and drive improvements.
• Experience creating training materials and remote training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine customer service policies for the ecommerce platform.
• Lead, train, and manage a remote CS team.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Handle escalated complaints professionally.
• Ensure timely responses across email, chat, social channels.
• Collaborate with operations and marketing to improve journeys.
• Develop knowledge base articles and FAQs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and loyalty.
• Manage CS software and tools.
• Stay updated on CS and ecommerce best practices.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Customer service management

E-commerce support

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

CRM software

Zendesk

Intercom

Training material development

Tools

Zendesk

Intercom

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing online retailer, is seeking an experienced and empathetic Remote E-commerce Customer Service Lead to build and manage their customer support function. This crucial role involves developing and implementing exceptional customer service strategies, leading a remote support team, and ensuring a consistently positive customer experience across all digital touchpoints. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in customer service management, particularly within an e-commerce environment, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills. You will be responsible for setting service standards, resolving complex customer issues, and leveraging customer feedback to drive improvements in products and services. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a high-performing, fully remote customer service operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine customer service policies and procedures for the e-commerce platform.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage a remote team of customer service representatives.
• Monitor customer service performance metrics (e.g., response times, resolution rates, customer satisfaction scores) and implement improvements.
• Handle escalated customer complaints and complex issues with professionalism and efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries via various channels (email, chat, social media).
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., operations, marketing) to address customer feedback and improve the overall customer journey.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge base articles and FAQs for customer self-service.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and loyalty through proactive service initiatives.
• Manage customer service software and tools, ensuring they are used effectively.
• Stay updated on best practices in customer service and e-commerce trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience in customer service management, preferably in an e-commerce or online retail setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a remote customer service team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using customer service software (e.g., Zendesk, Intercom) and CRM systems.
• Ability to analyze customer service data and implement data-driven improvements.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• A customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Experience developing training materials and conducting remote training sessions.
• Familiarity with the Gauteng e-commerce landscape is an advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth in customer experience management, and the significant benefit of a fully remote work arrangement. You will have the autonomy to shape the customer service function and contribute directly to customer loyalty and business success. This role offers flexibility and a chance to be part of an innovative online business.