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Pavago

Senior Customer Service Lead & Trainer

LocationSouth Africa
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentCandidate Sourcing
Company size501+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen38m ago
Senior Customer Service Lead & Trainer (Team Leadership, QA & Training) – Remote | EST
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST)
About the Role
We’re hiring a Senior Customer Service Lead & Trainer to lead, coach, and scale a remote customer service team supporting U.S.-based customers.
This is not just a supervisory role — you will own team performance, training systems, and service quality.
You’ll be responsible for turning a group of agents into a high-performing, consistent, and accountable team.
If you’ve led remote teams, built training systems, and improved performance — this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
Team Leadership & Performance Management (Core Responsibility)
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Lead and manage offshore customer service agents
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Monitor team KPIs and daily performance
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Provide structured coaching and feedback
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Handle escalations and complex customer issues
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Drive accountability and performance improvement
Training & Onboarding (Critical)
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Own onboarding process for all new hires
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Develop and maintain:
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Training materials
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SOPs
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Call scripts
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Conduct:
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Call reviews
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Quality audits
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Coaching sessions
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Ensure new hires ramp quickly and effectively
Quality Assurance & Customer Experience
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Maintain high standards across:
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Phone support
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Email/chat channels
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Ensure consistency in tone, accuracy, and service quality
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Improve CSAT and customer experience outcomes
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Standardize service delivery across the team
Operations & Process Improvement
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Identify gaps in workflows and customer experience
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Work cross-functionally to improve systems and processes
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Reduce escalations through better training and systems
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Build scalable support processes
Tools, Reporting & Documentation
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Use customer service platforms and VOIP systems
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Track and report on:
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CSAT
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Response times
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Resolution rates
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Agent productivity
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Ensure accurate documentation and SOP adherence
What Makes You a Strong Fit
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You are a leader first, not just a manager
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You know how to coach and improve people
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You care deeply about customer experience and quality
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You are structured, organized, and process-driven
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You stay calm and decisive under pressure
Required Experience & Skills
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10+ years experience in customer service leadership
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Proven experience managing remote/offshore teams
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Strong English communication (verbal + written)
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Experience with:
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Customer support platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce Service Cloud)
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VOIP/call systems
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Strong ability to manage priorities in a remote environment
Nice to Have
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Experience supporting U.S.-based customers
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Background in:
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Facility management
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Energy
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Tech-enabled services
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Experience in:
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Startups
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Scaling teams
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Experience building training programs from scratch
What a Typical Day Looks Like
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Review team performance and KPIs
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Coach agents and provide feedback
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Conduct call reviews and QA checks
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Support onboarding and training sessions
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Handle escalations and complex cases
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Collaborate with internal teams on improvements
In short:
You ensure the team performs at a high, consistent level — every day.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
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Customer satisfaction (CSAT) and service quality
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Team productivity and performance metrics
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Training effectiveness and onboarding success
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Escalation resolution speed and quality
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Process adherence and consistency
Why This Role Stands Out
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High ownership of team performance and outcomes
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Direct impact on customer experience and retention
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Opportunity to build and scale training systems
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Leadership visibility and influence across operations
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Growth path into senior operations or CX leadership roles
Interview Process
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Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
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Practical Assessment (training/QA scenario)
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Client Interview
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Offer & Onboarding
Apply Now
If you:
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Have led remote customer service teams
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Know how to coach, train, and improve performance
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Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
This role is a strong fit.
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