Director of Customer Care Operations - EU

As Director of Customer Care Operations, Europe, you will set the vision and strategy for our German, Spanish, UK&I and French Customer Care operations; leading a growing team of in-house and outsourced professionals to deliver world-class service. You’ll be accountable for customer satisfaction, team performance, and operational excellence while helping shape the future of Perk’s global Customer Care organization. What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale Europe Customer Care organisation of 700+ both in-house and outsourced professionals. - Set and achieve performance targets and financial outcomes across all service areas in Europe, directly influencing overall business performance and profitability. - Together with the Senior Directors of Global Operations, Operational Excellence and Planning and WFM, design and execute the regional customer care strategy aligned with our global goals. - Take full responsibility for key performance indicators such as response times (SLAs) and customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores of the Europe region, and ensure continuous improvement. - Partner with cross-functional teams (WFM, Operational Excellence, Account Management, Sales, Product) to problem solve, ensure productive communication and implementation of processes, and to build a strong operational infrastructure globally. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and data-driven decision making, as well as develop and mentor team members within your organisation. - Oversee multiple initiatives impacting Europe region, while remaining hands-on, adaptable, and a trusted stakeholder across departments. - Own key regional KPIs and deliver measurable improvements in:

• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT / NPS)

• Service Level Agreements (SLA)

• Churn

• Employee Engagement & Retention

• Operational Efficiency / Productivity

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience leading large-scale Customer Care teams. - Proven success managing both in-house and outsourced operations. - Experience in technology-driven or high-growth environments (travel industry a strong plus). - Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing, customer-centric teams. - Strong process orientation and project management background. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. - Data-driven and analytical, with a track record of using insights to drive improvements. - Hands-on leader with a proactive, pragmatic, and collaborative approach. - Experience with Zendesk or similar CX platforms preferred. Who You Are

• Customer Obsessed: Passionate about creating exceptional experiences. - Strategic & Operational: You think big but execute efficiently. - Data-Driven: You rely on metrics and insights to make smart decisions. - Empathetic Leader: You listen, coach, and empower your teams. - Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. - Results-Oriented: You focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement. What we offer

• Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk

• Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidays

• Take control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowance

• Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen

• Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party

• Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones

• Make your money go further with our flexible compensation plan

• Focus on your family with 17 weeks’ paid parental leave during your child’s first year

• Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes

• Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year

• Nurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessons

• Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years

• Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support

Note - This position requires being based in Barcelona. We can help with relocation if necessary. How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.