Customer Experience Associate - Faire, Kitchener-Waterloo

The opportunity

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we are using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe.

As a Customer Experience Associate at Faire, you will play a crucial role in empowering entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. In this dynamic position, you will engage directly with our brand and retailer partners, managing a range of experiences to significantly contribute to their business success. While this role requires individuals to have phone support experience, after completing training, you will have the opportunity to be staffed across various support modalities including phone, chat, or email, as per business requirements. This position is pivotal in delivering outstanding customer service across these channels. This is a temporary position for approximately 90 days, with successful candidates potentially eligible for longer contract terms in the future.

Key duties

• Provide high-quality, real-time support to customers via phone/email/chat, addressing their questions and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Use CRM tools (e.g., Zendesk, Kustomer, Salesforce) to manage customer interactions, ensuring all communications are logged and tracked accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet and exceed key performance metrics such as response times, customer satisfaction, and issue resolution.
• Participate in regular training and development sessions to continuously improve your skills and stay updated on Faire's products and policies.
• Contribute to a team environment that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and peer support.

Requirements

• Experience in customer service, preferably in a phone-based support role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle complex interactions professionally and empathetically.
• Proficiency in using CRM and other customer support tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and provide effective solutions to customer issues.
• A team player who is adaptable and agile, capable of working in a dynamic, remote environment.
• Alignment with Faire's core values and a genuine passion for supporting and serving our community.

All candidates must also be able to accommodate the home office, wifi speed, technical proficiency, and self-management and flexibility specifications required for this hybrid position.