Performance Lead, Customer Experience

Bestow, Inc

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dallas, TX
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in customer service role
  • Strong understanding of life insurance processes and regulations
  • Proficient with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
  • Experience in a highly-regulated industry preferred
  • Valid life insurance license required
  • Excellent communication skills for effective coaching and feedback
  • Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on customer inquiries to Customers Care Advisors
  • Resolve complex issues and manage customer escalations
  • Lead, mentor, and coach the Customer Care team to foster a positive culture
  • Facilitate team meetings and improve internal communications
  • Identify and implement process improvements for better efficiency
  • Contribute to department projects and initiatives
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews and generate performance reports

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
  • 100% paid-premium option for health insurance
  • Lifestyle stipend for wellbeing support
  • Option for remote work or use of Dallas office
  • Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Award-winning workplace culture with multiple recognitions
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Performance Lead, Customer Experience is an advanced-level position responsible for leading and mentoring a team of Customer Care Advisors (CCAs). This role provides expert guidance on complex customer and agent inquiries and drives overall performance and efficiency through coaching and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be a customer-obsessed, empathetic team player with a passion for cultivating talent and empowering their team to deliver a world-class customer experience.

This role reports directly to the Customer Experience Manager, Performance & Efficiency and is open to hybrid in our Dallas office or Remote (US). #LIREMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to Customer Care Advisors on customer inquiries across all channels.
  • Resolve complex customer and agent issues, including managing escalations.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Customer Care Advisors, fostering a positive team culture.
  • Facilitate team meetings and communications.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance and efficiency and the overall customer experience.
  • Lead and contribute to department projects and initiatives.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews, provide feedback, and generate reports.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors and enterprise partners.
  • Represent the team in meetings and act as a delegate for the CX Manager.
  • Monitor key operational processes, conduct business testing, and participate in audits.
  • Analyze team performance, identify trends, and provide feedback.
  • Support team performance management through regular reviews and feedback.
WHO YOU ARE
  • 6+ years of experience in a customer service role.
  • Strong understanding of life insurance customer issues, operational processes, and relevant regulations.
  • Proficient with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Experience in a highly-regulated industry is preferred.
  • A valid life insurance license is required.
  • Leadership: Ability to guide a team by leading department initiatives, making decisions, and managing performance.
  • Customer-Centric: A strong focus on customer needs, with a deep understanding of our products and services.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and effective coaching and feedback.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to perform research and analysis on complex items and develop solutions.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and changing priorities.
  • Collaboration: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners..
TOTAL REWARDS

At Bestow, we're proud to be awarded for our team members, innovative products, and culture. Our standard benefits include:
  • Competitive salary and equity based on role
  • Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
  • 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
  • Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas' Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
  • Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Recent Employer Awards include:
  • Best Place for Working Parents 2023 + 2024 + 2025
  • Great Place to Work Certified, 2022 + 2023 + 2024 + 2025
  • Built In Best Places to Work, 2022 + 2023 + 2025
  • Fortune's Best Workplaces in Texas 2022 + 2023
  • Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 2022 + 2023 + 2024

Thanks for considering a job at Bestow!

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