Customer Service Team Lead

About Whizz:

Whizz is a rapidly growing NYC-based mobility fintech company that offers monthly subscription-based services for last-mile vehicles to delivery drivers and businesses. Our mission is to help the fast-growing and underserved segment of gig workers acquire and use expensive equipment to boost their profits. We currently offer e-bikes rental/rent-to-own/sales services, but our vision is to expand to other types of products and services in the future.

Why we’re seeking a Customer Service Team Lead:

As Whizz continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Customer Service Team Lead to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing our customer service team to ensure that our customers receive the best possible experience. You will play a critical role in driving customer satisfaction and retention by developing and managing schedules, distributing tasks, and ensuring that our team is providing timely and effective support to our customers. If you are a self-starter with a passion for customer service, and have experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of 5+ remote Customer Service Representatives (CSRs).
• Oversee incoming leads and conversion of leads to customers through phone calls, chats, and messengers.
• Develop and manage schedules for the customer service team, ensuring that we are adequately staffed to handle incoming inquiries across all channels.
• Distribute tasks among customer service representatives on a daily basis, ensuring that all inquiries are handled in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop and adapt scripts for customer service interactions, ensuring that our team is consistently delivering high-quality support to our customers.
• Manage the settings of software used for customer service, including chat platforms, phone call software, and CRM systems.
• Communicate with tech support of this software when needed to ensure the smooth operation of our customer service channels.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for customer service in Notion, ensuring that it is regularly updated.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports and use this data to continuously optimize our operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the customer service team, developing their skills and capabilities and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Collaborate closely with other teams across the organization, including marketing and operations, to ensure that we are providing a seamless and high-quality experience to our customers.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in a customer service role in a supervisory capacity.
• The ability to work on the EST time zone schedule.
• Experience working with remote teams and managing customer service operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of customer service software and tools, such as Zendesk, Hubspot, Front, Intercom or other.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and coach team members

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of $2,000 per month plus KPI bonuses based on performance
• The opportunity to work remotely.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to further advance your customer service skills and career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative startup alongside highly skilled professionals.

We are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed in their roles, and we strive to foster a positive and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and collaboration. Join our team and help us revolutionize the delivery industry with sustainable and accessible last-mile transportation solutions.