Senior Customer Service Lead & Trainer
At Pavago · South Africa
- Customer support
- Full-time
- Lead
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- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- First seen by us
- 8 October 2026
- Last checked
- 5 hours ago
Job description
From Pavago’s job post, as they wrote it.
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.
Read the full description
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)
* Lead and manage offshore customer service agents
* Monitor team KPIs and daily performance
* Provide structured coaching and feedback
* Handle escalations and complex customer issues
* Drive accountability and performance improvement
Training & Onboarding (Critical)
* Own onboarding process for all new hires
* Develop and maintain:
* Training materials
* SOPs
* Call scripts
* Conduct:
* Call reviews
* Quality audits
* Coaching sessions
* Ensure new hires ramp quickly and effectively
Quality Assurance & Customer Experience
* Maintain high standards across:
* Phone support
* Email/chat channels
* Ensure consistency in tone, accuracy, and service quality
* Improve CSAT and customer experience outcomes
* Standardize service delivery across the team
Operations & Process Improvement
* Identify gaps in workflows and customer experience
* Work cross-functionally to improve systems and processes
* Reduce escalations through better training and systems
* Build scalable support processes
Tools, Reporting & Documentation
* Use customer service platforms and VOIP systems
* Track and report on:
* CSAT
* Response times
* Resolution rates
* Agent productivity
* Ensure accurate documentation and SOP adherence
What Makes You a Strong Fit
* You are a leader first, not just a manager
* You know how to coach and improve people
* You care deeply about customer experience and quality
* You are structured, organized, and process-driven
* You stay calm and decisive under pressure
Required Experience & Skills
* 10+ years experience in customer service leadership
* Proven experience managing remote/offshore teams
* Strong English communication (verbal + written)
* Experience with:
* Customer support platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce Service Cloud)
* VOIP/call systems
* Strong ability to manage priorities in a remote environment
Nice to Have
* Experience supporting U.S.-based customers
* Background in:
* Facility management
* Energy
* Tech-enabled services
* Experience in:
* Startups
* Scaling teams
* Experience building training programs from scratch
What a Typical Day Looks Like
* Review team performance and KPIs
* Coach agents and provide feedback
* Conduct call reviews and QA checks
* Support onboarding and training sessions
* Handle escalations and complex cases
* Collaborate with internal teams on improvements
In short:
You ensure the team performs at a high, consistent level — every day.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
* Customer satisfaction (CSAT) and service quality
* Team productivity and performance metrics
* Training effectiveness and onboarding success
* Escalation resolution speed and quality
* Process adherence and consistency
Why This Role Stands Out
* High ownership of team performance and outcomes
* Direct impact on customer experience and retention
* Opportunity to build and scale training systems
* Leadership visibility and influence across operations
* Growth path into senior operations or CX leadership roles
Interview Process
* Initial Phone Screen
* Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
* Practical Assessment (training/QA scenario)
* Client Interview
* Offer & Onboarding
Apply Now
If you:
* Have led remote customer service teams
* Know how to coach, train, and improve performance
* Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
This role is a strong fit.
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