Software Support Manager

Company DescriptionXplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life. Through modern vertical software, embedded payments, and AI-powered capabilities, we help businesses in fitness, recreation, golf and club, field services, laundry, education, and other membership-based and service-based industries simplify operations, uncover insights, and elevate customer and member experiences.Job DescriptionAbout the opportunity You'll join our SMB Fitness & Wellbeing vertical where we've brought together our Boutique Wellness and Health & Fitness businesses to form a single global vertical serving clients around the world. We provide market-leading software products and payment solutions for fitness studios, gyms, health clubs, leisure centers, and wellness businesses. This position will own the focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences while expanding ownership of operational and white-glove services. Reporting to the Head of Mariana Tek Support, this role will effectively lead a team of Software Support professionals to meet the needs of our studios on software related enquiries. As Software Support Team Leader, you will drive engagement, excellence, and a focus on building relationships with our customers and colleagues; whilst meeting and exceeding service levels agreements for the resolution of support tickets.This role covers twilight support hours, 8pm to 3am. Please make sure you're comfortable working these hours before applying.What You'll DoTeam Leadership & ManagementAct as a direct line lead for support team members in the UK office while working twilight hoursConduct regular 1:1s, KPI reviews, and coaching sessionsFoster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team cultureSupport onboarding new hires and ongoing development of direct reportsProvide supervision and support to ensure all company standards and policies are adhered to and maintainedChampion the standards for voice of the customer in both delivery and executionOperational SupportActively manage and resolve support tickets across queues, maintaining SLA adherenceServe as escalation point and provide guidance on complex technical issuesStep in as backup for Tier 1 support when volumes requireMonitor queue health and proactively address bottlenecks during shiftCross-Regional CollaborationPartner closely with the UK Support Manager to ensure continuity of support coverageAlign on processes, priorities, and performance standardsProcess & Continuous ImprovementIdentify gaps in workflows, tooling, or knowledge and drive improvementsContribute to customer facing & internal knowledge base development and documentationSupport initiatives to improve efficiency, customer experience, and resolution timesKey CompetenciesHands-on leadership with a “lead from the front” mindsetStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityAbility to balance people management with operational deliveryEffective collaborator across distributed teams and time zonesCalm and decisive under pressureFor this position, we offer a hybrid and flexible working model, where you will spend 3 days per week in the Newcastle office and the rest working from home.QualificationsWhat would make me a good candidate We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our four core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.Required Experience :Proven experience in a technical support environment, preferably in a SaaS or technology companyBoutique fitness knowledge would be great, as would experience using a gym management software.Prior experience in a customer-facing role where you have built and inspired a team of high-performing individuals Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to handle complex technical issuesExperience working with ticketing systems and support tools (e.g., Intercom, Jira, etc.)Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with a confident phone manner and active listening skillsDemonstrable experience in managing multiple technology resources Motivated learner who wants to pick up new skills and grasp new technologies willingly Coaching and mentoring skills to support the development and grow the Software Support Team At Xplor, we believe the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences — across cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you do not tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.Additional InformationValues and Life at XplorOur five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:Find a better wayDo the right thingSay it straightWin togetherOwn the outcomeIf these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.Some of our perks and benefits are:Paid Parental Leave benefit programs#GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local communityOngoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship ProgramAccess to free mental health supportFlexible working arrangementsReady to apply To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via talentsupport@xplortechnologies.com. More about usMore than 130,000 businesses in 72+ countries rely on Xplor to run their day and get paid, processing over $47 billion in payments annually. Our connected ecosystem helps operators spend less time managing complexity and more time delivering the experiences that matter most. Xplor is backed by world-class investors Advent International, Battery Ventures, and Silver Lake. Good to knowTo be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email. To learn more about us and our products, please visit xplor.com/careers/. We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.EEO and Artificial IntelligenceWe believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system that includes artificial intelligence enabled features to assist with the screening and assessment of job applications, such as candidate scoring or ranking. These tools support our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team following human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Customer ServiceExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Computer Software