**Experienced Customer Service Director – Player-Focused Online Gaming Brand**

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize the online gaming industry by putting players first, every time. With a fast-growing customer base across sports, casino, lottery, and horse racing, and a bold rebrand launching in 2025, we're building something special – an all-in-one destination that sets a new standard for player-centric service. To make that a reality, we need a Customer Service Director who shares our passion for excellence, responsiveness, and care.

• *Role Overview**

As the Customer Service Director at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for leading and scaling our 24/7/365 player support operations across phone, live chat, and email. You'll manage a large team covering all US time zones, supporting every vertical – sports, casino, lottery, and horses – and acting as the voice of the player within the business. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires exceptional organizational, people, and process management skills. You'll be tasked with designing world-class support operations, ensuring every player query – whether it's a promo question, a payment issue, or an account concern – is resolved quickly, clearly, and professionally.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Leadership & Strategy:
• Lead and grow a high-performing 24/7/365 customer support team with a culture of care, efficiency, and accountability
• Define and execute the customer support strategy aligned with the company's growth vision
• Build shift structures, escalation paths, and team coverage to meet real-time demand at all hours
• Operational Excellence:
• Ensure SLAs, CSAT, and resolution metrics exceed industry benchmarks
• Implement and optimize systems for ticketing, reporting, QA, and knowledge management
• Collaborate with payment operations to quickly resolve deposit, payout, and wallet issues
• Ensure alignment with marketing on all promotional offers to equip teams to answer any promo-related questions
• Partner with product, sportsbook, and casino teams to provide rapid feedback loops and player insights
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Serve as the primary customer experience partner to the COO, Director of Operations, and department leads
• Work with compliance, risk, and legal teams to manage sensitive cases and ensure regulatory alignment
• Support affiliate and VIP teams with high-touch service needs
• People & Performance:
• Recruit, train, and mentor support managers and agents
• Deliver coaching and training programs focused on player empathy, efficiency, and technical knowledge
• Monitor team performance and handle high-priority escalations as needed
• Player-Centric Culture:
• Champion a “players-first” ethos across the organization
• Constantly gather and analyze player feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
• Innovate on customer service delivery – whether through automation, personalization, or tone of voice

• *What We're Looking For**

• 10+ years of senior leadership in customer support roles, preferably in iGaming, e-commerce, or high-volume digital services
• Experience leading large, round-the-clock support teams across multiple time zones
• Deep understanding of support operations across sports betting, casino, or lottery verticals a major plus
• Strong collaboration skills – able to work with marketing, payments, product, and tech
• Proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and unshakably calm under pressure
• Clear, compassionate communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Experience managing ticketing and CRM platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce)
• Data-driven mindset, with a focus on continual performance optimization

• *What You'll Get**

• A chance to help build the most responsive, respected support team in online gaming
• A seat at the leadership table, influencing how we grow and serve our growing player base
• Competitive compensation benefits
• A team-first culture with big ambitions and big heart

• *Work Environment and Company Culture**

At arenaflex, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, supportive, and empowering. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional player experiences, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• *Compensation, Perks, and Benefits**

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary, benefits, and perks. Our benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also offer a range of perks, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to the latest technology and tools.

• *How to Apply**

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional player experiences and want to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!