Senior Customer Support / Customer Experience Manager (E-commerce)

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career. Job Title Senior Customer Support / Customer Experience Manager ( E-commerce ) Location Remote Time Zone US Time Zones (EST–PST) Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Customer Support / Customer Experience Manager to lead and elevate customer support operations for a growing e-commerce business. This role owns the full customer support lifecycle from onboarding through post-purchase support and retention - while driving operational excellence, automation , and customer satisfaction at scale. You will act as a strategic partner to Product , Engineering, Operations , and Growth teams to ensure a seamless, high-quality customer experience across all customer touchpoints. Key Responsibilities Own and optimize end-to-end customer support and CX operations within an e-commerce environment Personally handle and resolve complex, high- ticket , or escalated AI -assisted support cases to ensure customer satisfaction Lead customer onboarding processes to ensure fast time-to-value and strong early customer engagement Manage and continuously improve Zendesk ticket workflows , SLAs, macros, triggers, and automations Analyze support data and CX metrics to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities Implement, manage, and optimize AI -driven support tools, including chatbots, automations , and self-service solutions Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to resolve systemic issues and improve product -driven CX Develop and maintain support documentation, internal playbooks, and customer -facing knowledge bases Ensure consistent, high-quality customer interactions across all support channels ( email , chat, and self-service) Mentor and guide junior support or CX team members as the team scales Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Customer Support , Customer Success , or Customer Experience roles, preferably within e-commerce Strong, hands-on experience working in Shopify -based e-commerce environments Advanced experience using Zendesk or comparable customer support ticketing systems Proven experience owning customer onboarding and post-purchase support workflows Experience implementing or operating AI -powered support tools, automations , or self-service platforms Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using CX metrics such as CSAT , NPS , FCR, and SLA performance Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities Non-negotiable: Prior experience working in fully remote roles, fluency with remote collaboration tools (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and experience working with US- or UK-based companies. Candidates without this remote work experience will not be considered. Preferred Qualifications Experience scaling customer support operations within high-growth e-commerce brands Background in CX strategy, support operations , or team leadership Experience working in omnichannel support environments Familiarity with CRM platforms and customer analytics tools Tools & Technology Zendesk or similar customer support platforms Shopify and e-commerce support tools AI -powered chatbots, automation , and self-service solutions CX analytics and reporting tools Remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, project management platforms) We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.