Nezda Outpost Services Customer Experience
400 in-house recruiters · Philippines-based

Your 24/7 customer support team. Live in 14 days.

Build a fully managed customer experience team in the Philippines — voice, chat, and email — at 65–70% less than local hiring. Every agent is dedicated exclusively to your brand, your processes, and your customers.

14
Days to live team
91%
Avg client CSAT
68%
Cost reduction
24/7
Coverage available
Maria B. — Customer Support
Nezda Outpost · Your brand · Manila, PH
Voice Chat Email
Hi, I placed an order 3 days ago and haven't received a shipping update. Order #48291.
Customer · 10:42 AM
Hi Sarah! I'm pulling up your order now. I can see it shipped yesterday from our Sydney warehouse — your tracking number is AU-928471. You should receive it by Thursday!
Maria B. · Replied in 47 seconds ✓✓
That's great, thank you so much! Really appreciate the fast response 😊
Customer · 10:43 AM
Happy to help! Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Maria B. · 10:43 AM ✓✓
Live CSAT — This team
Rolling 30-day average
91.4%
↑ +20.4pts vs before Nezda
HIPAA & GDPR compliant
5,000+ CX agents placed
7-day avg fill time
91% avg client CSAT
24/7 coverage available
The CX hiring problem

Your support team is your most expensive bottleneck.

Customer experience is the function most founders try to solve last — and regret first. Local agents are expensive, hard to scale, and leave faster than you can replace them. The result is mounting tickets, falling CSAT, and a team that can't keep up with your growth.

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Local CX agents cost more than you think

A US CX rep at $18/hr is $37,440 base — but fully loaded with taxes, benefits, equipment, and overhead, you're paying $48,000+. Per agent. And that's before management costs.

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You can't scale CX at the speed your business demands

Peak season arrives. Tickets surge. Hiring takes 6–8 weeks locally, and new agents take 4–6 weeks to train properly. By then, your CSAT is already damaged.

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CX has the highest turnover of any function

Average CX agent turnover in the US is 45% per year. Every departure means 6–8 weeks of recruiting, training, and productivity loss. It's a cost most businesses never fully account for.

What a US CX agent actually costs you

Per agent, annually — fully loaded
Base salary ($18/hr, full-time)$37,440$19,200
Payroll taxes (FICA, Medicare)$2,864Included
Health, dental & vision$7,200Included
Paid time off (10 days)$1,440Included
Equipment & software$2,800Included
Recruitment & onboarding cost$3,500Included
Annual true cost
$55,244$19,200
You save per agent, per year$36,044 saved ↑
That's a 6-person Nezda CX team for the price of 2 local agents.
Everything that's included

A complete CX operation — not just agents

Most offshore providers place people. We build and run a complete customer experience function. Here's what comes standard with every Nezda Outpost CX engagement.

Voice support

Inbound and outbound phone support with full call recording, QA monitoring, and escalation protocols. Agents trained on your scripts and brand tone.

InboundOutboundCall recordingEscalation

Live chat & messaging

Real-time chat support across your website, app, and social channels. Response time SLAs built in. Works with Intercom, Zendesk, Freshdesk, or your existing stack.

Live chatWhatsAppFacebookInstagram DM

Email support

Ticketed email management with SLA tracking, categorization, and first-contact resolution targets. Managed in your existing helpdesk with full audit trail.

HelpdeskTicket routingSLA trackingFCR targets

Quality Assurance

Monthly QA scoring on random call and chat samples. CSAT surveys auto-triggered after interactions. Weekly QA reports delivered to your team.

Call monitoringChat QACSAT surveysWeekly reports

Brand voice training

Every agent is trained specifically on your brand voice, product knowledge, policies, and escalation flows before they handle a single customer interaction.

Script trainingProduct trainingPolicy trainingBrand tone

Shift management & coverage

We design your shift schedule around your customer time zones — AEST, EST, PST, GMT — including weekend and public holiday coverage. Team lead manages attendance and coverage gaps.

24/7 optionShift designWeekend coverHoliday cover
CX roles we place

Every customer experience role, sourced in days

Our 400 in-house recruiters have pre-screened CX talent pipelines across all roles and seniority levels. No cold job posts — we call people we already know.

Customer Support Representative

Front-line voice, chat, or email agent handling inbound enquiries, complaints, and general support. Trained on your brand and product from day one.

English proficiency: C1–C2 Training: 1–2 weeks Fill time: 5–10 days
US local: ~$38K–$48K/yrNezda: from $19,200/yrSave 60%+

Senior Support Specialist

Handles complex escalations, VIP customers, and difficult cases. Experience in de-escalation, policy interpretation, and cross-team coordination.

3+ years CX experience Escalation certified Fill time: 7–12 days
US local: ~$50K–$65K/yrNezda: from $21,600/yrSave 58%+

QA Analyst / Quality Specialist

Reviews call recordings, chat transcripts, and emails against quality rubrics. Produces weekly QA scorecards and coaching recommendations for your team.

QA framework experience CSAT analysis Fill time: 7–10 days
US local: ~$45K–$58K/yrNezda: from $19,200/yrSave 65%+

Team Lead / CX Supervisor

Manages 6–12 agents: attendance, schedule adherence, performance coaching, shift handovers, and escalation decisions. Your on-the-ground team manager in the Philippines.

5+ years CX experience Team management certified Fill time: 10–14 days
US local: ~$60K–$80K/yrNezda: from $28,800/yrSave 55%+

Social Media Customer Support

Monitors and responds to customer queries, complaints, and comments across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and TikTok. Protects your brand reputation in real time.

Social media experience Brand tone mastery Fill time: 5–8 days
US local: ~$40K–$52K/yrNezda: from $19,200/yrSave 62%+

Live Chat Specialist

Manages 3–5 concurrent live chats with fast, accurate, on-brand responses. Experienced with Intercom, Zendesk Chat, Freshchat, Tidio, and Gorgias.

Avg 55+ WPM typing Multi-chat capable Fill time: 5–8 days
US local: ~$36K–$46K/yrNezda: from $19,200/yrSave 60%+
Your CX team launch plan

How we build and launch your team

A step-by-step breakdown of exactly what happens from your first call to your first ticket resolved. No black boxes.

Day1–2

Discovery call & CX audit

We run a 45-minute structured discovery session to map your current support volume, channels, tools, ticket types, escalation paths, and team structure. We identify the exact roles, seniority, and shift coverage you need.

Ticket volume & channel analysis Tools & integrations audit Shift & timezone design Role count & structure recommended
Day2–3

Team design & cost breakdown delivered

Within 48 hours of your discovery call, you receive a complete team structure proposal: role titles, seniority, shift schedules, total monthly cost, and projected savings vs your local equivalent. No generic quote — this is a purpose-built plan.

Role-by-role cost breakdown Local vs Nezda cost comparison Proposed shift schedule KPI & SLA framework
Day3–10

Sourcing & candidate shortlist

Our CX-specialist recruiters activate existing pipelines — agents we have already screened, interviewed, and know personally. You receive a shortlist of 3–5 candidates per role, each with video introduction and skills assessment, within 5–10 business days.

Internal CX pipeline activated English proficiency assessment Culture fit screening Video intros included
Day10–13

You interview & select

You run 30-minute video interviews with your shortlisted candidates. You select who joins your team. No one starts without your explicit approval. We coordinate scheduling across time zones.

Live video interviews You make the final call Offer letters issued within 24hrs
Day13–18

Brand training & systems setup

Before your agents handle a single customer, they complete your brand voice training, product knowledge, policy certification, and tool access setup. Your Nezda account manager coordinates the full onboarding plan with your internal team.

Brand voice & tone training Product & policy certification Helpdesk & tool access setup QA rubric established
Day18+

Go live — first ticket resolved

Your team goes live. For the first 2 weeks, a Nezda delivery manager shadows the team closely and provides daily performance briefs. From month 2, you receive weekly CSAT, FCR, and volume reports with your dedicated account manager.

Supervised first 2 weeks Daily performance briefs Weekly CSAT reporting Monthly QBRs ongoing
Results that matter

The CX metrics our clients actually see

CSAT scores, first contact resolution, and response times — the numbers your customers care about, from real Nezda Outpost CX engagements.

91%
Average client CSAT across all active CX teams
Measured as a rolling 30-day average across all Nezda Outpost CX engagements. Industry benchmark for offshore CX: 78–82%.
Before Nezda Outpost
71%
↑ Average 20-point CSAT improvement
47s
Avg. first response
Average chat first response time across Nezda CX teams. Industry benchmark: 2–3 minutes.
84%
First contact resolution
Percentage of customer queries resolved on first contact, without escalation or follow-up.
7 days
Avg. fill time for CX roles
From shortlist request to candidate presented. Industry average: 21–28 days.
60%+
Cost reduction vs US local
Average savings comparing fully-loaded local agent cost to Nezda all-in monthly fee.
96%
12-month retention rate
Percentage of Nezda CX agents still active after 12 months. US industry average: 55–65%.
14
Days avg. time to live
From signed agreement to first customer interaction handled by your Nezda CX team.

Local hiring (US/AU/UK)

Time to hire
28–45 days
Annual cost per agent
$48K–$72K loaded
Annual turnover rate
35–55% avg

Typical offshore BPO

Time to hire
21–35 days
Annual cost per agent
$24K–$36K loaded
Dedicated to you only?
No — shared agents

Nezda Outpost

Time to hire
5–14 days ✓
Annual cost per agent
$19.2K–$22.8K ✓
Dedicated to you only?
Yes — 100% ✓
Client case study

How an Australian e-commerce brand went from 71% to 91% CSAT — in 5 months

A fast-growing fashion e-commerce brand based in Melbourne was drowning in customer support tickets during peak season. With 3 local agents at A$58K each and a 6-week local hiring lead time, scaling to meet demand was impossible at the speed the business needed.

The founder had tried freelancers from Upwork — inconsistent quality, constant retraining, and no accountability when agents disappeared mid-peak. They needed a managed solution, not more people to manage.

"We went from 3 to 22 agents in five months. CSAT went from 71% to 91%. I spent less time managing support than I ever did with 3 local staff — because Nezda Outpost actually manages the team."
SK
Sarah K.
Founder · Australian Fashion E-commerce
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E-commerce Customer Experience · Melbourne, Australia

E-commerce · AU
A$860K
Saved annually vs local hiring
91%
CSAT (from 71% pre-Nezda)
22
Agents deployed in 5 months
Week 1 — Discovery & team design

Nezda mapped their ticket volumes by channel (60% email, 30% live chat, 10% phone), identified 3 shift windows for AEST coverage, and designed a 5-agent starter pod.

Week 2 — Shortlist of 5 agents presented

All 5 candidates sourced from existing pipelines. The founder interviewed 8 people in total and selected her 5 within 3 days of receiving shortlists.

Week 3 — Brand training & Gorgias setup

Agents completed brand voice training, return/refund policy certification, and full Gorgias access. First ticket handled on day 18.

Month 2–5 — Scale to 22 agents

As CSAT climbed from 71% to 88% in month 2, the founder scaled from 5 to 22 agents. Nezda sourced each wave in under 10 days per cohort.

CX team pricing

Simple, all-inclusive pricing

Every CX plan includes sourcing, brand training, HR, payroll, compliance, QA oversight, and a dedicated account manager.

💡 6 Nezda CX agents ($1,900/FTE) = $136,800/yr. The same 6 locally in the US = $332,000+ fully loaded.

Starter CX
$1,600/agent/mo
Min 2 agents · Month-to-month
  • 2–4 dedicated CX agents
  • Voice, chat, or email (your choice)
  • Brand voice training included
  • Standard sourcing (7–14 days)
  • HR, payroll & PH compliance
  • Monthly performance check-in
  • Tools & helpdesk access setup
Most popular
Growth CX
$1,900/agent/mo
3–10 agents · Month-to-month
  • 3–10 dedicated CX agents
  • All channels: voice + chat + email
  • Priority sourcing (5–10 days)
  • Team lead at 5+ agents (included)
  • QA monitoring & monthly CSAT report
  • HR, payroll, compliance & EOR
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA-backed delivery
  • 60-day replacement guarantee
Enterprise CX
Custom
10+ agents · Negotiated contracts
  • Multi-channel CX operations
  • 24/7 shift coverage designed
  • Dedicated QA specialist included
  • 48-hour emergency sourcing SLA
  • Weekly CSAT & FCR dashboards
  • Custom KPIs & SLA framework
  • Rufino Tower branded pod option
  • WFM & staffing optimisation
  • Dedicated country manager

CX-specific add-ons

QA Specialist (standalone)+$1,600/mo
AI Chat Screening (AIRA)+$500/mo
Weekend / public holiday coverOn request
Social media monitoring add-on+$800/mo
SOP & playbook documentation$2,500 one-time
Custom onboarding program$1,500 one-time
Client testimonials

From founders and operators running Nezda CX teams right now

★★★★★
We went from 3 agents to 22 in five months. CSAT went from 71% to 91%. Nezda Outpost found people I couldn't have hired locally at any price, and they were live in under 3 weeks.
SK
Sarah K.
Founder · AU Fashion E-commerce
★★★★★
I was nervous about customer experience offshore — worried about accents, quality, response times. All of those concerns were wrong. Our US customers have no idea the team is in the Philippines. CSAT is higher than it ever was locally.
JM
James M.
COO · US SaaS Platform

CX-specific questions

Will my customers know they're speaking to someone in the Philippines?
Most clients report that their customers have no idea. Filipino CX professionals are internationally recognised for their neutral English accent, cultural alignment with Western markets (particularly US and Australia), and natural empathy. We also provide accent training as part of onboarding if your customer base has strong regional preferences. In practice, CSAT typically improves after switching to a Nezda team — which is the clearest measure of customer experience quality.
Can my Nezda agents handle our existing tools like Zendesk, Gorgias, or Intercom?
Yes. Our CX candidates are pre-screened for helpdesk tool experience. We place agents experienced with Zendesk, Gorgias, Freshdesk, Intercom, HubSpot, Kustomer, Salesforce Service Cloud, and most major platforms. If your tool is less common, we include tool-specific training in the onboarding plan. Your agents work inside your existing systems — they do not use Nezda's.
Can we get 24/7 coverage or weekend-only support?
Yes to both. We design shift schedules specifically around your customer time zones. 24/7 coverage requires a minimum of 8–10 agents to cover 3 shifts properly — we help you determine the right team size. Weekend-only or extended-hours coverage can be added from as few as 2 agents on specific shifts. We account for Philippine public holidays in the shift design and have backup coverage protocols so you are never understaffed.
How do you handle quality — what if an agent is underperforming?
Quality is actively managed, not just monitored. Monthly QA scores are shared with your team and used to trigger coaching conversations managed by your Nezda account manager. If an agent is consistently underperforming against the agreed rubric, we initiate a performance improvement plan. If performance doesn't improve within the agreed window, we replace the agent at no additional sourcing cost on Growth and Enterprise plans. You are never stuck with an underperformer.
What if my ticket volume fluctuates seasonally?
This is one of the biggest advantages of the Nezda model vs local hiring. When you need to scale up for peak season, our 400-recruiter pipeline means we can add agents in 7–14 days rather than 6–8 weeks. When volume drops, you can scale down on a 30-day notice cycle. We work with clients to design a core team for your baseline volume, with a pre-screened talent reserve for peak surges — so you can activate quickly without starting from scratch.

Also building your back office?

Many CX clients also use Nezda Outpost to build adjacent teams in the same engagement. Start with CX, add more functions when you're ready.

Start building today

Your CX team. Live in 14 days.

Book a free 45-minute CX discovery call. We will map your support volume, design your team structure, and show you the exact cost breakdown — no commitment required.

Free CX audit — we map your current support setup
Custom team design with shift schedule and role breakdown
Cost comparison: local vs Nezda, per agent
First shortlist presented within 5–10 business days
60-day satisfaction guarantee on Growth plan

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