Customer Support Representative
ThinkReservations · Seattle, WA · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteOTHRFull-time
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt. Reports to: Director, Customer Success. Eligible states: AK, AR, CO, DE, FL, ME, MA, MI, MN, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA.
About the role
We’re looking for a Customer Support Representative to join our fully-remote team. This is the ideal role for an exceptional communicator who excels at improving a situation, can consistently keep a calm presence, and is fiercely passionate about going the extra mile to make customers’ lives better.
Responsibilities
- Support our clients via telephone, email, and online chat, to assist clients with queries, concerns, feedback, and issues in a warm, courteous, and professional manner.
- Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
- Identify and employ the most efficient way to resolve concerns within set SLAs.
- Ensure that appropriate changes are made to resolve customers' problems.
- Deescalate challenging situations and interactions to defuse situations to best help the client find a resolution or the best path forward.
- Set and maintain appropriate expectations and provide a consistent experience for clients that align with our support and services offered.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with our products, services, support, and facilitate consistent positive interactions with our clients and partners.
- Prioritize urgent and time-sensitive issues and collaborate with internal teams to resolve the situation to the client’s satisfaction within set SLAs.
- Assist clients with connecting integrations offered through our product.
- Assist clients with connecting 3rd party systems to our Channel Manager.
- Troubleshoot and help find resolutions with issues related to our products, services, and integrations.
- Stay updated and knowledgeable on our products and services.
- Manage administrative components of client accounts such as, but not limited to, updating client records and recording accurate and detailed notes.
- Maintain favorable metrics in handling tickets, calls, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience with customer support or customer success, preferably in a B2B environment.
- 1+ years of experience working with lodging property management software is preferred.
- Strong listening and reading comprehension skills as well as the ability to relay information effectively in both oral and written form.
- A penchant for empathy, patience, and service with a customer-focused mindset.
- Demonstrated experience solving complex problems through troubleshooting and appropriate decision making.
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage your own schedule to prioritize effectively and deliver results.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and client needs and maintain composure and professionalism during customer interactions.
- Experience with Customer Support Software, Project Management Software, Multimedia Conferencing Software, and Office Productivity Software a plus.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with SalesForce a plus.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Professional proficiency in English written and oral communication is a must.
- An area in your home with limited distractions that can act as a home office.
- Able to work on-call shifts.
Benefits
- Remote-first working environment.
- Company Medical Insurance: we cover 100% of the employee-only premium on the base plan.
- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance available at a group rate.
- 15 days PTO which increases throughout your tenure.
- Paid Sick Time that is accrued per biweekly pay period.
- 8 Paid Company Holidays.
- Bereavement, Voting and Parental Leave.
- Access to 401K Company Plan.
- Equipment stipend to help you set up your home office.
- A company-provided computer with any associated technical equipment such as keyboard, mouse, external monitor, etc.
Schedule
Monday - Friday during regular business hours in your timezone.