
Extend allows any merchant to offer extend warranties and plans through our easy-to-integrate APIs or pre-built eCommerce applications. We power extend warranties both online and offline while also providing consumers with a modern, digitaly native experience that eliminates the issues customers today with legacy offerings. Our platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, SalesforceCommerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that you can be up and running quickly. We also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. Our intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. For customers, Extend stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them - no need to save receipts. Our 2/7 claims experience streamlines them through the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish.

Extend allows any merchant to offer extend warranties and plans through our easy-to-integrate APIs or pre-built eCommerce applications. We power extend warranties both online and offline while also providing consumers with a modern, digitaly native experience that eliminates the issues customers today with legacy offerings. Our platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, SalesforceCommerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that you can be up and running quickly. We also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. Our intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. For customers, Extend stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them - no need to save receipts. Our 2/7 claims experience streamlines them through the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish.
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
Product: API-first extended warranties and product protection platform
Recent major funding: Series C $260M (May 2021)
Reported employee count: 289
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E-commerce product protection and extended warranties (insurtech / product-protection)
2019
Insurtech / e-commerce product protection
$40M
Reported Series B announced Oct 15, 2020
$260M
Reported valuation ~ $1.6B
“Has strategic backing from large institutional and corporate investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Meritech Capital, PayPal Ventures, Amex Ventures, GreatPoint Ventures and Nationwide”
About Extend Extend is revolutionizing the post-purchase experience for retailers and their customers by providing merchants with AI-driven solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Our comprehensive platform offers automated customer service handling, seamless returns/exchange management, end-to-end automated fulfillment, and product protection and shipping protection alongside Extend's best-in-class fraud detection. By integrating leading-edge technology with exceptional customer service, Extend empowers businesses to build trust and loyalty among consumers while reducing costs and increasing profits.
Today, Extend works with more than 1,000 leading merchant partners across industries, including fashion/apparel, cosmetics, furniture, jewelry, consumer electronics, auto parts, sports and fitness, and much more. Extend is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors in the industry, and our headquarters is in downtown San Francisco.
The Vendor Manager, Service Network is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of our repair network. Our repair network consists of service partners and independent technicians across several product categories, such as furniture, appliances, jewelry, consumer electronics, and more. The Vendor Manager will contribute to key company objectives such as growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, through the effective management of our service network quality, cycle times, and cost severity. Responsibilities include developing and expanding the service network, managing service provider relationships, conducting vendor negotiations, and implementing business development strategies, all with a central emphasis on delivering superior customer service, quality, and cost. This role directly oversees service network day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, utilizing skills in analytical problem-solving and process improvement to ensure delivery of department and company objectives. A comprehensive understanding of third party vendor management is required and experience in field service operations is desired.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Operations:
Lead, direct, and coordinate the daily operations of our repair network
Ensure the achievement of company growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability objectives, with a specific focus on cost severity, cycle times, and service quality
Define and execute a strategic vision for our service operations, continuously identifying opportunities to innovate and drive an industry-leading customer experience
Network Development:
Strategically expand service network coverage to meet evolving service area and business demands
Lead the identification, qualification, and onboarding of new service partners
Conduct negotiations on pricing and partnership agreements, aligning with service needs and balancing profitability and performance targets
Network Management
Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with service partners
Act as the primary relationship manager, engaging with service partners on a regular cadence to address challenges, share insights, and drive mutual success
Partner with service partners to identify and execute against opportunities to improve servicing outcomes
Reporting and Performance Management
Develop and manage a robust servicing scorecard, including the creation of key performance metrics (KPIs), trend analysis, and facilitation of regular business reviews
Identify, design, and implement business strategies and solutions to improve operational processes and capabilities, while enhancing customer experience, quality, and managing costs
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Expected Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year salaried*
Life At Extend
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