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Customer Escalations Specialist

Motorway - Brighton, United Kingdom - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-06

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Motorway is the UK's largest online car-selling platform, connecting private sellers with over 8,000 dealers nationwide. Founded in 2017 and backed by leading technology investors (Series C: £143M), the company is scaling rapidly and seeking a Customer Escalations Specialist to join a growing team. You will be the frontline resolver for complex customer issues, working to turn difficult experiences into positive outcomes. Your responsibilities include: • Managing complex escalations and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions • Handling formal complaints and NPS (Net Promoter Score) responses • Responding to reviews across Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and app store platforms • Resolving business-critical issues, including those escalated to C-suite level • Using compensation strategically for service recovery • Managing GDPR requests and ensuring compliance across operational teams • Collecting and synthesizing voice-of-customer data to drive operational and process improvements • Supporting fraud prevention, security breach identification, and legal risk mitigation across departments You will work in a sea-fronted Brighton office with hybrid flexibility (1 day per week remote). The role offers standard shifts (8:45am–5:30pm), stock options, pension scheme (NEST), comprehensive health insurance (BUPA), cycle-to-work scheme, and generous parental benefits (6 months full-paid maternity, 4 weeks paternity). REQUIREMENTS: • Proven experience in customer-facing roles, including handling difficult conversations • Investigative, detail-oriented, and analytical mindset • Strong risk assessment, prioritization, and workload management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities • Passion for customer care and transforming negative experiences • Ability to take ownership of complex issues and develop creative solutions • Resilience and composure under pressure • Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills • Commitment to continuous improvement and positive impact

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