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Full-Time

Director of Agency Partnerships

Posted on 4/23/2024

Gorgias

Gorgias

201-500 employees

AI-powered customer service for e-commerce

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant partnership experience, and 2+ years in a leadership role
  • Ability to create career development paths, provide coaching and support to team members, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
  • A builder mind-set with a background in scaling up organizations from the ground up with a clear vision for the processes and systems required to scale
  • A track record of managing successful partnerships, preferably in the e-commerce or tech sectors
  • A good understanding of the e-commerce agency landscape and the different players within it
  • Ability to recruit and lead a team, providing direction and support to achieve goals
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with different audiences
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive agency partnership strategy aligned with Gorgias' business objectives and growth targets
  • Lead and mentor a team of high-performing managers and enablement specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success and Rev Ops teams to drive joint initiatives and maximize partnership outcomes
  • Coach the Partner Enablement team to ensure partners are equipped to effectively promote and sell Gorgias solutions
  • Analyze partnership performance metrics and KPIs to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and optimize partner engagement strategies
  • Forge and cultivate strategic relationships with c-suite leaders across our ecosystem
  • Use data-driven insights to optimize partnership programs and improve overall performance
  • Represent Gorgias at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and forge new partnership connections

Gorgias provides an AI-powered customer service solution tailored for Shopify stores in the e-commerce sector. Its main service automates the customer support process by sorting, prioritizing, and tagging customer inquiries, known as "tickets," as they arrive. This automation minimizes the need for manual ticket management, allowing businesses to save time and resources. Gorgias' AI can also resolve customer issues instantly, enhancing the efficiency of support operations. Additionally, the platform enables businesses to maintain detailed customer profiles, which include order history and loyalty status, allowing for personalized service. Gorgias operates on a subscription model, generating consistent revenue while helping businesses improve their customer service and reduce support workloads. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, all within the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$129.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $29 million Series C-2 funding will enable Gorgias to expand its AI tools, potentially automating 60% of customer support tasks.
  • Gorgias' strong investor backing, including participation from Shopify, indicates robust market confidence and potential for growth.
  • The planned launch of an AI Agent built on brands' own data could revolutionize customer support by providing even more accurate and personalized responses.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in customer service automation is fierce, with major players like Zendesk posing significant challenges.
  • Reliance on Shopify stores limits market diversification, making Gorgias vulnerable to changes in the Shopify ecosystem.

What makes Gorgias unique

  • Gorgias specializes in AI-powered customer service solutions specifically for Shopify stores, unlike broader CRM platforms.
  • Their ability to provide instant resolutions, not just responses, sets them apart in the customer service automation space.
  • The comprehensive customer profiles maintained by Gorgias enable highly personalized service, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Generous equity package

Company offsites

Latest laptop

16-week parental leave

Catered meals

4 Weeks of vacation

Retirement benefits

Fully stocked kitchen

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