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Customer Support Team Trainer

Stratford Davis, Kansas City, MO, United States


Kansas City, United States | Posted on 04/26/2026
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Customer Support Team Trainer to lead the development and continuous improvement of our customer service workforce. This role is ideal for a seasoned training professional who understands the dynamics of customer support environments and is passionate about equipping teams with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to deliver exceptional service. If you have a strong background in training, coaching, and performance development within customer support operations, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at both the individual and organizational level.

Role Overview
As a Customer Support Team Trainer, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and optimizing training programs that enhance the effectiveness of customer support representatives. You will play a key role in onboarding new hires, upskilling existing team members, and ensuring that all support staff are aligned with company standards, communication guidelines, and service expectations.

Your responsibilities will include facilitating live training sessions, developing structured learning materials, and creating engaging content such as training manuals, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and knowledge base resources. You will also conduct skills assessments, monitor performance trends, and provide targeted coaching to address knowledge gaps and improve overall service quality.

In addition, you will collaborate closely with team leaders, quality assurance specialists, and operations managers to identify training needs based on customer feedback, support metrics, and evolving business requirements. You will be expected to continuously refine training strategies to improve onboarding efficiency, increase customer satisfaction scores, and strengthen overall team performance.

This role requires a strong understanding of customer support workflows, including ticket handling, escalation management, communication best practices, and the use of CRM or helpdesk systems. Your ability to translate complex processes into clear, actionable training will be essential.

Requirements
Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a trainer, preferably within a customer support or customer service environment

Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs for support teams

Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Deep understanding of customer service principles, including empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution

Experience with performance coaching, feedback delivery, and skills assessment

Familiarity with customer support tools (CRM systems, ticketing platforms, knowledge bases)

Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into training improvements

Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence team development

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour

Opportunity to directly influence team performance and customer experience outcomes

Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Access to modern training tools and learning platforms

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Recognition for training impact and team performance improvements

Opportunities to lead advanced training initiatives and mentorship programs

Optional access to healthcare and life insurance exchange options

This position is ideal for a results-driven training professional who excels at developing people, improving service quality, and driving measurable success across customer support teams.

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