Manage a team of agents to deliver fast, high-quality customer support at Whatnot. Collaborate with global HQ/Product teams for improvements to the app experience.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of agents to deliver fast, high-quality support.
Dig deep into customer issues, track performance metrics, and partner cross-functionally to translate user insights into continuous product and process improvements.
Lead by Doing: Manage, coach, and set the team culture while actively jumping into the ticket queue alongside them.
Build It From Scratch: As our first Japan support hire, you'll build processes from day one, manage projects, and make strategic operational decisions.
Be the Voice of Japan: Act as the bridge between local customers and global HQ/Product teams, advocating for changes that fit the Japanese market.
Fix What's Broken: Quickly identify user or operational issues, propose realistic solutions, and drive them to completion.
Look at the Big Picture: Go beyond closing tickets by finding ways to improve the app experience and internal workflows to help Whatnot grow locally.
Know the Numbers: Use core support metrics (CSAT, response times) to evaluate team performance and guide your coaching.
Requirements
6+ years of support experience, including directly managing agents.
Bilingual: Native Japanese and fluent English.
Proven execution: Clear examples of owning strategic projects end-to-end.
Problem solver: A proactive track record of spotting issues and improving processes.
System knowledge: Hands-on experience with support platforms like Zendesk.
Industry awareness: A solid understanding of e-commerce and marketplace operations.
Bonus points for: Previous startup experience, knowledge of collectibles, and a Bachelor's degree.
Benefits
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
¥140,000 home office setup allowance
¥20,750 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
¥69,500 monthly allowance for wellness
¥14,000 monthly allowance for commuter expenses
¥693,000 annual allowance towards Childcare
¥2,772,000 lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work (in addition to any local statutory leave allowances. Company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence).
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