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Partner and Paid Support Director

Freshworks

Bellevue, WA
Full Time
Director
208k-299k
19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Partner and Paid Support Director at Freshworks will oversee critical support programs—including Paid Support, Partner Support, and Customer Experience initiatives—aligning execution with organizational objectives and strengthening stakeholder partnerships. This role involves leading transformative strategies to elevate customer satisfaction, deepen relationships, and establish Freshworks as a trusted partner in customer success journeys. The position is part of a company that builds uncomplicated service software focused on delivering exceptional customer and employee experiences, with a strong emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee three critical programs—Paid Support, Partner Support, and Top 500 Customer Experience—ensuring alignment with leadership and organizational objectives.
  • Drive strategic collaboration within the organization and with customers to foster innovation and operational excellence across support initiatives.
  • Lead transformative strategies that elevate customer satisfaction and deepen relationships with clients and partners.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, including internal teams and external customers and partners, to ensure proactive communication and transparency.
  • Align support program execution with business objectives and measure success through KPIs and data analysis.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across support programs by developing proactive strategies, escalation frameworks, and contingency plans.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of professional experience managing large-scale, cross-functional support programs with a focus on customer experience.
  • Proven leadership experience in supporting and managing support programs such as Paid Support and Partner Support.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including building relationships with executive leadership and key customers.
  • Expertise in driving organizational alignment and fostering collaboration across departments like Account Management, Customer Success, Sales, and Support.
  • Deep understanding of customer support trends, best practices, and proactive, scalable solutions.
  • Experience in program management, risk management, and leveraging data and KPIs to inform strategy and measure success.
  • Ability to lead change and innovation in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with support program tools and technologies.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision making.
  • Change management expertise in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in managing large-scale, cross-functional support programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in driving organizational alignment and strategic support initiatives.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual base salary range of $208,000 — $299,000 USD, with bonus/equity potential.
  • Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days per week (Tue-Thur).
  • Multiple insurance options including dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurances.
  • Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and wellness benefits.
  • Adoption and parental leave benefits.

Working at Freshworks

Freshworks is committed to creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion regardless of background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. The company values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a vibrant and enriching work environment that advances the goals of its employees, communities, and business.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 9, 2025
Job CategoryCustomer Success
Salary208k-299k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Freshworks

Website

freshworks.com

Location

Bellevue, WA

Industry

Software Publishers

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