**Experienced Customer Service Associate – Remote Opportunity with blithequark**
Are you a customer-centric professional with a passion for delivering exceptional service? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy helping others? If so, we invite you to join blithequark, a dynamic and growing company that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading online retailer of authentic fragrances, with over 14,000 brand name products and a customer base spanning millions worldwide. Founded in 2001, we have been recognized as a three-time award winner of the Inc5000 fastest growing companies in the USA. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation for industry-leading service experience, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. **Customer Service Associate Role** As a Customer Service Associate at blithequark, you will be the first human touchpoint for our customers, providing exceptional service through phone, email, and chat interactions. You will be responsible for answering customer inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting customer loyalty. Your primary goal will be to deliver a seamless and satisfying experience for our customers, ensuring their loyalty and trust in our brand. **Key Responsibilities:** * Answer phone calls, emails, and chat messages promptly, accurately, and courteously, providing exceptional service to our customers. * Track orders promptly and accurately, ensuring timely resolution of customer inquiries. * Recognize and respond to cross-sell opportunities presented in order calls or email requests, promoting customer loyalty and increasing sales. * Resolve customer service problems promptly and accurately, within proscribed company guidelines, and in a manner designed to retain and promote customer loyalty. * Assist with order verification, damaged/lost package claims, and reshipments, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. **Qualifications and Requirements:** * Dedicated office/space with a computer, 2 monitors, keyboard, mouse, and headset. * Availability to work 7:00am to 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. * At least 6 months of experience working remotely. * At least 2 years of experience working in a customer service position, providing support through email, calls, chat, and social media. * 1 year of experience working with Zendesk or a customer service ticketing system. * Strong computer skills and data-entry/keyboard skills. * Experience working with metrics such as handle time, quality assurance, and more. * Ability to work overtime hours and weekends during holiday seasons. * Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Bi-lingual is a plus! * Ability to manage and resolve conflict quickly and professionally. * Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. * High school degree, GED, or equivalent work experience. * Customer-first mindset, measured through customer experience feedback. **Essential Skills and Competencies:** * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong computer skills and data-entry/keyboard skills. * Experience working with customer service ticketing systems and metrics. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:** * Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and growing company. * Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. * Collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of like-minded professionals. * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the company. **Work Environment and Company Culture:** * Remote work opportunity with flexibility to work from anywhere. * Collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of like-minded professionals. * Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for innovation and growth. * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the company. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:** * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and growing company. * Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. * Collaborative and supportive work environment with a team of like-minded professionals. * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the company. **How to Apply:** To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete our assessment test, which takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Once you have completed the assessment, you will be invited to apply for the position through our online application portal. Apply Now! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at blithequark! Apply for this job