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We’re hiring experienced, people-focused Support Managers to lead teams of Merchant Support Specialists - the frontline experts empowering entrepreneurs worldwide. As a Support Manager, you’ll coach your team to deliver industry-leading service via chat, phone, and email, using data, AI-powered tools, and proven processes to drive performance and impact. You'll set and uphold clear standards, champion innovation, and foster a culture where every Specialist thrives. Your leadership will be key in translating metrics to action, practicing extreme ownership, and ensuring Specialists are focused on what matters most: merchant success.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of Merchant Support Specialists, focusing on their delivery of exceptional service for merchants
Use AI-powered tools, data, and established playbooks to monitor, assess, document and improve Specialist and team performance
deliver immediate, actionable feedback and set clear, visible standards for growth
Guide Specialists in resolving complex and sensitive merchant issues, driving for first-contact resolution and ensuring the team is focused on actions with the greatest direct merchant impact
Regularly facilitate team meetings and 1:1s to communicate expectations, create development plans, and keep Specialists informed and adaptable as processes, technologies, and product offerings evolve
Monitor KPIs and leverage data to identify merchant experience opportunities, prioritize merchant-critical issues, and differentiate team and individual impact using performance metrics
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and agile team culture rooted in feedback, learning, and accountability
Stay closely connected to support operations by using Specialist tools, periodically handling live merchant interactions, and sharing feedback to improve tools and processes
Collaborate across teams with managers and internal partners to drive continuous improvement in support tools, practices, and outcomes
Ensure Specialists meet documentation, privacy, security, and training requirements - turning mistakes into learning, staying current with innovations, and making decisions that put Shopify’s mission first
Requirements:
Proven experience managing and coaching frontline customer support or high-volume operations
Ability to leverage AI-powered performance analysis tools and established playbooks to drive individual and team outcomes
Demonstrated excellence in coaching to high performance using metrics, delivering feedback, and making results visible
Analytical, data-driven mindset
adept at using support analytics tools
Fluent in support operations, KPI monitoring, and best practices for compliance and operational rigor
Skilled communicator who builds trust, fosters growth, and adapts quickly to change
Committed to building a culture of inclusion, feedback, and continuous improvement
Passionate about empowering teams and merchants through innovation, ownership, and a relentless focus on impact