Job Description
Position
Customer Service Representative (CSR) – Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexibility for evenings and weekends based on client needs)
About the Role
We are seeking a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to provide high-volume customer support across phone, email, and live chat. The successful candidate will resolve customer issues efficiently, deliver an exceptional support experience, and maintain professional communication in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Interaction & Issue Resolution
- Handle 50–100 customer support tickets daily using platforms such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, or Salesforce Service Cloud.
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, live chat, and social media channels.
- Resolve customer issues with a focus on First Contact Resolution (FCR).
- Escalate complex issues to Tier 2 or technical support teams when required.
Ticket & SLA Management
- Prioritize support tickets based on urgency and SLA requirements.
- Track and manage open cases to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all customer interactions.
Knowledge Base & Process Improvement
- Update internal knowledge bases and FAQs.
- Create and improve response templates and macros.
- Contribute to reducing repetitive inquiries through improved documentation.
Customer Experience & Feedback
- Deliver professional, empathetic customer support.
- Collect customer feedback through CSAT and NPS surveys.
- Identify recurring issues and report trends.
- Escalate negative customer experiences for prompt resolution.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Share customer insights to improve products and customer experience.
Compliance & Quality
- Comply with GDPR, HIPAA (where applicable), and company policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer information.
- Adhere to quality standards across all customer interactions.
Requirements
Experience
- 1–2+ years of experience in customer service, call center, or technical support roles.
- Experience using at least one of the following platforms:
- Zendesk
- Freshdesk
- Salesforce Service Cloud
Skills
- Strong typing and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support tickets simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing multilingual customer support.
- Experience in SaaS, E-commerce, Healthcare, or Finance industries.
- Experience working in KPI-driven environments.
- Familiarity with chatbots and AI-powered customer support tools.
Tools
- Zendesk
- Freshdesk
- Salesforce Service Cloud
- Email and Live Chat Systems
- Knowledge Base Tools
- Internal Collaboration Platforms
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First Contact Resolution (FCR)
- Average Handle Time (AHT)
- Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) / Net Promoter Score (NPS)
- SLA Compliance
- Ticket Backlog Management
Interview Process
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Task (Sample Ticket Handling)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification