Experienced Part-Time Customer Care Representative – Empowering Customer Experience in the Mind-Body-Spirit Genre

Are you a customer service enthusiast with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two interactions are the same? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark, a leading publisher of personal development books, events, and courses, as a part-time Customer Care Representative.

About blithequark

At blithequark, we're dedicated to empowering individuals to improve the quality of their lives. Our founder, Louise Hay, had a simple yet profound wish – to help people grow in mind, body, and spirit. This vision has guided us for decades, and we're committed to using our talents to support positive change in the world. As the largest publisher of personal development books, events, and courses, we offer a diverse range of products and resources that educate, inspire, and empower.

Our Culture

We're a team that values your ideas, encourages your growth, rewards your excellence, and prioritizes work-life harmony. We believe that our employees are the backbone of our organization, and we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, supportive, and fun. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, learn, and thrive, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary

Our Customer Care department is seeking a part-time Customer Care Representative to join our team. As a skilled technical support individual, you'll provide dynamic customer support through diverse channels, including email, live chat, and phones. You'll be responsible for serving as a Zendesk automation power-user, adapting to the evolving landscape of customer interactions, and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities and Expertise

As a part-time Customer Care Representative, you'll be responsible for:

• Providing dynamic customer support through diverse channels, including email, live chat, and phones
• Serving as a Zendesk automation power-user, proficient in designing and implementing automated solutions to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness in customer support operations
• Adapting to the evolving landscape of customer interactions, going beyond routine processes to address complex issues
• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability by engaging in dynamic tasks and collaborating across departments to resolve issues efficiently
• Utilizing various tools and features, including AI assistants and external applications, to enhance both agent and customer experiences in an omnichannel environment
• Embracing the challenge of becoming a product specialist for various product lines, acquiring technical expertise, and handling escalated situations with empathy and precision
• Maintaining satisfaction levels while providing exceptional service to a large volume of calls, emails, and live chats
• Keeping accurate records of all customer interactions and transactions by recording details
• Managing sensitive payment processing information with utmost discretion, ensuring the accurate and secure processing of orders, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations in compliance with stringent security protocols
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Communicating and reporting user feedback to department management, actively contributing to the enhancement of the overall customer experience
• Following and maintaining company standards, policies, and procedures during all customer interactions
• Showcasing a dedication to ongoing learning and growth, challenging and surpassing outdated stereotypes linked to traditional customer service roles
• Achieving and surpassing individual as well as team objectives in both sales and service performance
• Following and occasionally creating/edits Standard Operating Procedures, including Web Security, GDPR and CCPA related processes, inventory and fulfillment processes, payments processes, etc.
• Performing a variety of administrative duties in support of own projects and customer care/web/marketing teams
• Supporting any additional requests for new projects and evolving with the digital marketplace

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Zendesk proficiency, with working knowledge of workflow configuration, trigger setup, and macro creation for streamlined customer support
• Accomplished customer service professional, skilled in handling diverse inquiries with a proven record of excellence
• Tech-savvy and adaptable with a positive, friendly demeanor
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations
• Self-motivated team player, excelling in independent or collaborative settings
• Exceptional listening skills, providing swift and effective solutions to customer needs
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, approaching challenges with a persistent, solutions-oriented mindset
• Efficient multitasker, prioritizing responsibilities for timely issue resolution
• Committed to problem-solving excellence and critical thinking in addressing complex challenges
• Proficient in managing high chat and email volumes with efficiency and quality
• Detail-oriented with expertise in processing orders, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations accurately
• Team-focused achiever, fostering positive collaboration and contributing to shared goals
• Skilled in browser-based phone systems, ticketing, and live chat platforms for seamless communication
• Comfortable working in the mind-body-spirit genre

Education and/or Experience

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of prior work experience with online web customer support via voice software, email ticketing system, live chat, and other CRM systems
• 1+ years of experience in technical support and troubleshooting
• Prior experience working remotely
• Prior experience in Zendesk Talk, Live Chat, and Support Ticketing system
• Prior experience in Digital Media Support (troubleshooting online courses, memberships/subscriptions, media sales, video streaming, and audio downloads)

Why Should You Apply?

* Remote work opportunities

• Meaningful work that empowers individuals to improve their lives
• Flexible work week
• Great benefits, including up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, a floating holiday, and 4 Winter Break days
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match after 1 year

Embracing Diversity & EEO

blithequark is committed to having a diverse workforce that embodies and reflects the diversity of our global community. As part of this commitment to equitable opportunity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from all individuals, inclusive of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, and beliefs.

Additional Information

blithequark participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, we invite you to apply for this part-time Customer Care Representative role at blithequark. Apply for this job