Customer Support Specialist
Swap · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
HybridCustomer ServiceFull-time
About the role
We're looking for a reliable, organised, and empathetic Customer Support Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Respond to merchant inquiries across email and dashboard channels with clarity and empathy.
- Troubleshoot issues related to returns, shipping, payments, and platform configuration.
- Investigate more complex cases escalated by the CX team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Ops, Engineering, and Account Managers to resolve customer issues.
- Support merchants with account setup, onboarding questions, and best-practice guidance.
- Document recurring issues and help refine internal processes to improve response times and accuracy.
- Maintain and update internal and external Knowledge Base articles.
- Act as a liaison between merchants and internal teams to ensure feedback is captured and acted upon.
Requirements
- 2-3+ years of experience in Customer Support, ideally in SaaS, e-commerce, logistics, or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to break down problems clearly.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce).
- Basic understanding of shipping carriers, customs requirements, or returns flows is a plus.
- Empathy, patience, and a calm approach to challenging conversations and ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay organised.
- Comfortable collaborating with multiple internal teams and escalating issues when needed.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and processes quickly.
- Experience with Intercom or similar support platforms is a bonus.
Qualifications
- Passionate about helping others and solving problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Collaboration
- Knowledge Base Management
- Communication
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Stock options in a high-growth startup
- Competitive PTO with public holidays additional (and your birthday off!)
- Pension contributions
- Private health
- Gym and wellness benefits
- Mental health benefits
- Quarterly team offsite budget
- Thursday happy hour
- Breakfast Mondays
Pay
Competitive base salary.
Schedule
Full-time.