At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.
We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!
Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.
We’re looking for a Supervisor of Customer Support to lead our fast-paced pre- and post-sales support team. You’ll be a hands-on leader who coaches and develops team members, steps in on escalated customer situations, and partners closely with Sales and executive leadership to ensure customers have an outstanding experience from first inquiry through long-term success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, high-energy environment, enjoys growing people, and stays calm and solution-focused when the stakes are high.
This position is a hybrid role based out of Rockleigh, NJ or Plano, TX
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of customer support representatives across pre-sales and post-sales functions
- Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and real-time coaching to build skills and confidence
- Identify skill gaps and develop training plans, onboarding programs, and growth paths
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture
- Manage scheduling, workload distribution, and coverage to meet service level targets
- Handle hiring, onboarding, performance management, and, when necessary, corrective action
Escalation Management
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex, sensitive, or high-priority customer issues
- De-escalate frustrated customers and drive issues leading to a positive customer experience
- Coordinate with Logistics, Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Enterprise Applications, Technical Support, and other departments to resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction
- Document escalation trends and recommend process or product improvements to prevent recurrence
Sales & Executive Support
- Partner with the Sales team to support customers during pre-and post-sales cycle, including orders, returns, product questions and overall customer satisfaction
- Ensure smooth handoffs between pre-sales and post-sales teams
- Provide executives with timely updates on key accounts, escalations, and customer sentiment
- Support strategic or high-value accounts with white-glove service as needed
Operations & Performance Management
- Monitor key metrics such as response time, resolution time, CSAT, first-contact resolution, backlog, and quality scores
- Analyze data and report on team performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain and improve support processes, workflows, and knowledge base content
- Ensure consistent quality through case reviews, call monitoring, and feedback loops
- Contribute to the evaluation and optimization of support tools and technology
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the voice of the customer, sharing insights and feedback with Executive Management, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing
- Collaborate with leadership on support strategy, staffing forecasts, and department goals
- Participate in special projects and initiatives that improve the customer experience
Qualifications
- High School degree/GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3–5+ years of experience in customer support,
- 1–2 years in a supervisory, team lead, or management role
- Demonstrated experience handling escalated customer issues with professionalism and empathy
- Experience supporting both pre-sales and post-sales customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills
- Proficiency with ERP and CRM platforms (e.g., SAP, Salesforce)
- Comfortable working with metrics and using data to drive decisions
- Familiarity with sales processes and collaboration with sales teams
- Experience building or refining support processes and training programs
- Background in workforce management or capacity planning
Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($70,000 - $90,000) which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflects the hiring range for candidates. Also note, an individual’s offer may vary from this range as it may be impacted by additional factors, including but not limited to the candidate's hiring location, qualifications, experience, and market factors.
Crestron Electronics offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, On-site Amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafes, and Fitness Centers.
At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron’s success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.
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Skills Required
- High school degree or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5+ years of experience in customer support
- 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or management role
- Experience handling escalated customer issues professionally and empathetically
- Experience supporting both pre-sales and post-sales customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive communication
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills
- Proficiency with ERP and CRM platforms such as SAP and Salesforce
- Comfort working with metrics and using data to drive decisions
- Familiarity with sales processes and collaboration with sales teams
- Experience building or refining support processes and training programs
- Background in workforce management or capacity planning
What We Do
Crestron is the world's leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems for the office, campus, and home, reinventing the way people live and work. With integrated solutions to monitor, manage, and control audio, video, and lighting, shades, and climate, Crestron streamlines technology to improve the quality of life for people in corporate boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron's leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs, and services in the industry.
