To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryCustomer Success GroupJob DetailsWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company. If you believe in bringing companies and customers together, in business as the greatest platform for change, in creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all – well, you’re in the right place. Through our #1 CRM, Customer 360, we help companies blaze new trails and connect with their customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world.Role Description:Director of Japan/Korea Technical Support is a customer-focused leader and is responsible for Salesforce’s Technical Support team for Japan/Korea. This role will be responsible for ensuring the highest sustainable level of customer satisfaction with Salesforce products and services. Key responsibilities include Escalation management, Customer Management, Duty Management, Change Management, and Adherence to established support processes. This role will drive regional performance to meet/exceed established goals by partnering successfully with peer teams. As a member of the Global Support management team, the Director of Technical Support is both technically competent and business oriented. This position will report into the VP of Japan/Korea Technical Support in Tokyo.Your Impact:The successful candidate will be independent, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented, influential, and be able to define and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of elite technical support services.Your Impact （Responsibilities）:Manage the technical support teams to drive Customer SuccessManage people managers to run daily operationsAlign with global stakeholders as a product leadUnderstand the industry support best practices and contribute across teams to continuously improve the support best practices.Ensure the team KPIs are met or exceeded across the Global Support KPIs. Exemplify a positive customer experience through effective communication in every interaction with the customer.Participate in developing, modifying and implementing company policies that affect Support operations and may also have company-wide impact.Receive and manage customer complaints and escalate to appropriate personnel/team ensuring successful and timely resolutionBuilds substantial and lasting relationships with key stakeholders across functions to improve customer experience.Develop a structured change management process to implement the changes required considering scale and impact of the change. Drive the teams to effectively align with the changes in a timely manner.Inspire continuous improvement in support delivery according to business objectives.Create and champion a culture in alignment with Salesforce Core Values.Hire, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure an efficient business operation.Create an environment of stronger employee engagement through regular connects through 1:1s, all-hands, and office hours.Champions diversity and advocates for the value of Equality. Takes action to increase diversity in the workplace and acts as an ally to address issues that arise.Secure psychological safety everywhere Minimum Requirements:Degree or Relevant Work Experience Preferred 5＋years of experience working in technical support operations3+ years of successful people management experienceAbility to attract, hire and retain high－performing support professionalsAbility to motivate changes with the consent of stakeholdersAbility to develop and deliver creative business solutions for complex problemsAbility to effectively work with tight schedules and fast paced environmentAbility to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively under pressure.Written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese (fluent proficiency) and English (TOEIC 800+). Preferred Requirements:Demonstrated good work ethic and sophisticated organizational skillsKnowledge of development methodologies, development life-cycles, and use of development tools in a support capacitySolid understanding of business processes (Sales, Service, Marketing, Support) business applications and automation.Detailed familiarity with the database, application and network technologies used in Cloud Computing (e.g knowledge of network topologies and devices, database concepts and SQL, multi-tenancy).AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at Salesforce and explore our benefits.Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce, Inc. or Salesforce.org.Salesforce welcomes all.
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