<div>Who We AreSmartRent (NYSE: SMRT) is revolutionizing how people live and work with the industry’s only end-to-end platform designed for the rental housing industry. By uniting purpose-built software, integrated hardware and full implementation and support in one ecosystem, we help owners and operators simplify operations, cut costs and deliver exceptional resident experiences. Recognized by Deloitte, HousingWire and the PropTech Breakthrough Awards, SmartRent is shaping the future of property technology and redefining what it means to make rental housing smarter.</div>Job DescriptionThe Director of Customer Service oversees the strategic and operational management of the Customer Service department, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This role is responsible for leading diverse teams across the US as well as offshore in India, managing both direct and indirect customer interactions. The Director guides a team of Managers, Supervisors and their respective agent teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences for residents and property managers using the company’s products and software. By driving strategic planning, analyzing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboration, the Director ensures the department’s continued success and growth while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Lastly, this is a hybrid role based out of our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters. ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership:<ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Customer Support department to align with company goals.</li><li>Establish long-term initiatives to enhance customer service quality and efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure department objectives support organizational priorities.</li><li>Own vendor relationships for outsourced/offshore customer service operations, including SLA management, QA oversight, and performance reporting.</li></ul> Department Oversight:<ul><li>Supervise the performance of all Customer Service Managers and their teams, ensuring operational excellence.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain high standards of service.</li><li>Analyze performance data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.</li></ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration:<ul><li>Partner with teams across the company such as Product, Engineering, and Account Management to provide seamless customer support.</li><li>Represent the Customer Support department in organizational projects, advocating for customer-centric solutions.</li></ul> Performance Management:<ul><li>Conduct regular performance reviews with Managers, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.</li><li>Set performance benchmarks and accountability measures across the department.</li><li>Recognize outstanding achievements while addressing areas for improvement.</li></ul> Escalation Management. <ul><li>Act as the final escalation point for complex or high-priority issues.</li><li>Ensure swift, effective resolutions to the escalated cases while maintaining customer satisfaction.</li></ul> Process Improvement:<ul><li>Design and implement standardized policies and procedures to optimize support operations.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and ensure successful adoption across teams.</li><li>Stay informed of industry trends and integrate relevant best practices into department strategies.</li></ul> Training and Development:<ul><li>Oversee training programs to ensure staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and professional development.</li></ul> Reporting and Communication:<ul><li>Provide regular updates on departmental performance, achievements, and challenges to senior leadership.</li><li>Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.</li></ul> Additional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Set and direct division goals and objectives.</li><li>Manage multiple complex projects and programs effectively.</li><li>Develop and administer a comprehensive division budget.</li><li>Analyze complex problems and achieve resolution.</li><li>Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Management, or Information Technology (IT) or related field with six (6) years related experience in customer service management or customer service supervisory roles OR </li><li>Associates degree in Business, Communication, Management, or Information Technology (IT) or related field with eight (8) years related experience in customer service management or customer service supervisory roles. </li><li>Proven track record of managing large, diverse teams in call center environments and achieving departmental success.</li><li>Experience managing outsourced/offshore customer service vendor relationships, including SLA management, quality assurance, and performance reporting.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Strategic planning and analytical expertise with a results-oriented mindset.</li><li>Proficiency with customer support tools and software (i.e. CRMs, workforce management, and QA tools)</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Experience with Intercom is a plus, demonstrating the ability to optimize customer support workflows and leverage technology for improved service delivery.</li></ul> #LI-Hybrid<div><div><h3>We Put Our Employees First</h3>We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. For our US employees, this includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions. We also provide flexible and generous PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is), a competitive 401(k) with employer contributions, paid parental leave, discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services and an employee stock purchase plan to help you invest in your future.<h3>You’ll fit right in if you:</h3><ul><li>Do the hard work and go out of your way to deliver excellence</li><li>Own outcomes and learn from your mistakes</li><li>Are a collaborative and supportive team player—win or lose, you lift others up</li><li>Value authenticity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion in the workplace</li><li>Have a passion for smart tech and the real estate industry</li></ul></div><a href="https://smartrent.com/privacy/#:~:text=SmartRent%20values%20your%20privacy%20and,whom%20it%20may%20be%20shared.&amp;text=We%20collect%20personal%20information%20about,of%20our%20Site%20or%20Services.">Privacy Policy</a></div>

SmartRent is the leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry. SmartRent's platform, comprised of smart hardware and cloud-based SaaS solutions, gives operators seamless visibility and control over real estate assets, empowering them to simplify operations, automate workflows, benefit from additional revenue opportunities and deliver exceptional site team and resident experiences. We serve 15 of the top 20 multifamily owners and operators, and our solutions enable millions of users to live smarter every day. For more information, please visit www.smartrent.com. Awards: Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List, 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Southwest - CEO Lucas Haldeman, 2023 HousingWire Tech 100, 2021, 2022, 2023 #1 on Growjo's 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Arizona, 2021 Best Places to Work in Multifamily&reg;, 2021 Best Companies Multifamily Award, 2020 Forbes&rsquo; Next Billion-Dollar Startups, 2020 AZ Central Top Companies to Work for in AZ, 2020

Director, Customer Service

<div>Who We AreSmartRent (NYSE: SMRT) is revolutionizing how people live and work with the industry’s only end-to-end platform designed for the rental housing industry. By uniting purpose-built software, integrated hardware and full implementation and support in one ecosystem, we help owners and operators simplify operations, cut costs and deliver exceptional resident experiences. Recognized by Deloitte, HousingWire and the PropTech Breakthrough Awards, SmartRent is shaping the future of property technology and redefining what it means to make rental housing smarter.</div>Job DescriptionThe Director of Customer Service oversees the strategic and operational management of the Customer Service department, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This role is responsible for leading diverse teams across the US as well as offshore in India, managing both direct and indirect customer interactions. The Director guides a team of Managers, Supervisors and their respective agent teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences for residents and property managers using the company’s products and software. By driving strategic planning, analyzing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboration, the Director ensures the department’s continued success and growth while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Lastly, this is a hybrid role based out of our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters. ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership:<ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Customer Support department to align with company goals.</li><li>Establish long-term initiatives to enhance customer service quality and efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure department objectives support organizational priorities.</li><li>Own vendor relationships for outsourced/offshore customer service operations, including SLA management, QA oversight, and performance reporting.</li></ul> Department Oversight:<ul><li>Supervise the performance of all Customer Service Managers and their teams, ensuring operational excellence.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain high standards of service.</li><li>Analyze performance data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.</li></ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration:<ul><li>Partner with teams across the company such as Product, Engineering, and Account Management to provide seamless customer support.</li><li>Represent the Customer Support department in organizational projects, advocating for customer-centric solutions.</li></ul> Performance Management:<ul><li>Conduct regular performance reviews with Managers, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.</li><li>Set performance benchmarks and accountability measures across the department.</li><li>Recognize outstanding achievements while addressing areas for improvement.</li></ul> Escalation Management. <ul><li>Act as the final escalation point for complex or high-priority issues.</li><li>Ensure swift, effective resolutions to the escalated cases while maintaining customer satisfaction.</li></ul> Process Improvement:<ul><li>Design and implement standardized policies and procedures to optimize support operations.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and ensure successful adoption across teams.</li><li>Stay informed of industry trends and integrate relevant best practices into department strategies.</li></ul> Training and Development:<ul><li>Oversee training programs to ensure staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and professional development.</li></ul> Reporting and Communication:<ul><li>Provide regular updates on departmental performance, achievements, and challenges to senior leadership.</li><li>Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.</li></ul> Additional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Set and direct division goals and objectives.</li><li>Manage multiple complex projects and programs effectively.</li><li>Develop and administer a comprehensive division budget.</li><li>Analyze complex problems and achieve resolution.</li><li>Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Management, or Information Technology (IT) or related field with six (6) years related experience in customer service management or customer service supervisory roles OR </li><li>Associates degree in Business, Communication, Management, or Information Technology (IT) or related field with eight (8) years related experience in customer service management or customer service supervisory roles. </li><li>Proven track record of managing large, diverse teams in call center environments and achieving departmental success.</li><li>Experience managing outsourced/offshore customer service vendor relationships, including SLA management, quality assurance, and performance reporting.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Strategic planning and analytical expertise with a results-oriented mindset.</li><li>Proficiency with customer support tools and software (i.e. CRMs, workforce management, and QA tools)</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Experience with Intercom is a plus, demonstrating the ability to optimize customer support workflows and leverage technology for improved service delivery.</li></ul> #LI-Hybrid<div><div><h3>We Put Our Employees First</h3>We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. For our US employees, this includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions. We also provide flexible and generous PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is), a competitive 401(k) with employer contributions, paid parental leave, discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services and an employee stock purchase plan to help you invest in your future.<h3>You’ll fit right in if you:</h3><ul><li>Do the hard work and go out of your way to deliver excellence</li><li>Own outcomes and learn from your mistakes</li><li>Are a collaborative and supportive team player—win or lose, you lift others up</li><li>Value authenticity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion in the workplace</li><li>Have a passion for smart tech and the real estate industry</li></ul></div><a href="https://smartrent.com/privacy/#:~:text=SmartRent%20values%20your%20privacy%20and,whom%20it%20may%20be%20shared.&amp;text=We%20collect%20personal%20information%20about,of%20our%20Site%20or%20Services.">Privacy Policy</a></div>

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