Director, Customer Support

Calendly

Director of Customer Support overseeing strategy and operations for customer support at Calendly. Leading teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency with data-driven insights.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing customer support strategies that enhance customer satisfaction and retention, while leading and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence. Proficient in analyzing support metrics and leveraging customer insights to drive continuous improvement and scalability.

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Customer Support Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentoringOperational ExcellenceCustomer Support Technology PlatformsData Analysis and Metrics Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Customer Support ManagementKPI MonitoringWorkflow OptimizationProcess ImprovementBudget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ZendeskSalesforce Service CloudIntercomCRM SystemsAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

SaaSCustomer SatisfactionCustomer RetentionSupport ChannelsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a customer support strategy aligned with company goals, prioritizing customer satisfaction, retention, and operational excellence.
Lead, mentor, and scale customer support teams, fostering a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee daily operations across support channels (email, chat, phone, in-app, etc.), ensuring timely resolution and high-quality interactions.
Establish, monitor, and report on support metrics and KPIs (e.g., response times, CSAT, NPS, ticket backlog, escalation rates).
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Sales) to champion the voice of the customer and drive enhancements to the product and support experience.
Analyze support data and customer feedback to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process or product improvement.
Design and optimize workflows, tools, and knowledge resources to support scalability as the customer base grows.
Oversee training and development programs, ensuring team members have the knowledge and skills to deliver excellent support.
Manage support budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships as needed.
Handle escalated customer issues and critical incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and appropriate communication with stakeholders.
Partner cross-functionally to drive initiatives focused on automation, self-service, and proactive support that reduce friction and enhance customer value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of experience in customer support or customer service roles, including 3+ years of people management at the manager or director level.
Proven track record building, leading, and scaling customer support teams in SaaS, technology, or fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated success with operational excellence—using metrics, data, and customer insights to inform strategy and improvements.
Experience with customer support technology platforms (CRM, ticketing systems, chat, analytics tools—e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, Intercom).
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top Performer Bonus program (or Sales incentive)
Equity awards
Competitive benefits