**Experienced Full Stack Support Specialist – Digital Chat & Customer Service (Remote)**
Are you a customer service enthusiast with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join blithequark's dynamic team as a Support Specialist, Chat. In this remote role, you'll be the face of our brand, providing top-notch support to customers through digital chat, phone, and email. As a key member of our customer-facing team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the success of our organization.
**About blithequark**
blithequark is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the tire and automotive industry. Our mission is to empower customers with exceptional products, services, and experiences that exceed their expectations. As a remote Support Specialist, Chat, you'll be part of a talented team that's dedicated to delivering outstanding results, fostering a culture of collaboration, and promoting a work-life balance that supports your well-being.
**Key Responsibilities**
As a Support Specialist, Chat, your primary responsibilities will include:
* Responding to all inbound sales leads from current and potential customers, providing superior tire knowledge and technical assistance to finalize and close the sale.
* Proactively making outbound contacts to current and potential customers to identify opportunities to increase tire sale revenues.
* Meeting or exceeding individual and department KPIs and performance goals by uncovering customers' needs and offering exceptional sales and service to close the sale.
* Listening and learning our products to become a subject matter expert and voice for our brand.
* Effectively managing change related to promotional offerings, new products, technology, processes, and systems.
* Handling inbound live chat sessions from online customers, verifying customer account information and order information.
* Consistently responding to all client questions and comments with correct grammar and punctuation via chat with complete and correct information.
* Processing online orders, returns, replacements, adjustments, warranties, and installations. Tracking deliveries, installation, inventory, pricing, and ensuring all customers' needs are met.
* Managing customer issues, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction, including (but not limited to) telephone and email follow-up. Understanding and resolving customer questions, concerns, issues, and needs. Maintaining positive relationships with customers post-order to gauge satisfaction, solicit feedback, and meet any additional needs.
* Working with sales, marketing, operations, and business-to-business departments to ensure a smooth process and customer satisfaction.
**Essential Qualifications**
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* Minimum of 1 year of contact center experience with at least 6 months chat and sales experience required.
* Experience with inbound and outbound product and service sales.
* Demonstrated ability to navigate computer programs, chat applications, programs, and systems that support the initiatives of the contact center.
* High school diploma/GED required, associates/bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
* Must have experience in helping customers and providing customer service.
* Must be adaptable and dependable – proven ability to follow through on tasks and adhere to flexible work schedules and shifts.
* Clear and concise written and oral communicator with proven ability to address customer needs through written and oral mediums.
* Demonstrates technical savvy and ability to learn and navigate computer systems.
* Ability to quickly build and develop open, honest, and friendly rapport with customers in order to move through and solve customer challenges.
* Bilingual – ability to fluently speak and write in Spanish is a bonus.
* Prior experience in tire or automotive industry is a bonus.
* Prior experience working in a remote environment is a bonus.
**Preferred Qualifications**
While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:
* Prior experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and customer satisfaction targets.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Familiarity with CRM software and other customer service tools.
**Working Hours and Schedule Details**
As a remote Support Specialist, Chat, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule with the following benefits:
* Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
* Holiday blackout period: Nov 24th thru Dec 31st
* Support specialist schedules vary based upon business need
**Working Conditions and Physical Effort**
This role requires:
* Ability to sit for long periods of time.
* Talking through the computer for many meetings and one-to-one conversations.
* Continuous viewing of a computer monitor and data entry.
* Travel as necessary (<10%).
**Benefits**
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* On-the-job training
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
* Work from home
**Shift Availability**
We're open to discussing flexible scheduling options, including:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
**Work Location**
As a remote Support Specialist, Chat, you'll have the opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home.
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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