**Experienced Full Stack Customer Support Specialist – Remote Chat Support for blithequark**

Are you a customer-obsessed individual with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments and enjoy solving problems with words and data? If so, we invite you to join blithequark's dynamic team as a Remote Chat Support Specialist. As a key member of our customer support operation, you will be the first point of contact for shoppers and existing customers who reach out via live chat and messaging channels. Your primary goal will be to deliver fast, accurate, and empathetic resolutions that turn customers into promoters. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading online retailer that is revolutionizing the way people shop and interact with brands. Our mission is to provide an unparalleled customer experience, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to help us achieve this goal. As a Remote Chat Support Specialist, you will be part of a fast-scaling eCommerce support operation with real impact on customer delight. **Key Responsibilities** As a Remote Chat Support Specialist, your key responsibilities will include: * Handling a high volume of simultaneous live chats while maintaining quality, accuracy, and tone. * Diagnosing and resolving issues related to orders, deliveries, returns, refunds, product information, billing, and account security. * Following defined workflows, SLAs, and QA standards while exercising sound judgment for goodwill gestures or escalations. * Using internal tools (e.g., CRM, order management, knowledge bases) to research, document, and resolve customer inquiries end-to-end. * Proactively de-escalating challenging interactions through empathy, clarity, and solution-oriented communication. * Identifying and flagging recurring issues, bugs, or content gaps to team leads and cross-functional partners. * Meeting or exceeding KPIs such as First Response Time, Handle Time, CSAT/NPS, Resolution Rate, and Schedule Adherence. * Maintaining strict data privacy, PCI, and security compliance. * Participating in ongoing training, coaching, and calibration sessions to continuously improve performance. **Essential and Preferred Qualifications** To be successful in this role, you will need: * Excellent written English with flawless grammar, spelling, and tone adaptation. * Proven ability to multitask (e.g., manage multiple chats, update tickets, consult knowledge base simultaneously). * Strong typing speed (45+ WPM recommended) with high accuracy. * Customer-first mindset with empathetic, patient, and solutions-focused communication. * Comfort working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven remote environment. * Ability to quickly learn and navigate CRM, ticketing, and order management systems (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, Kustomer—experience in any is a plus). * Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and follow-through. * Reliable home office setup: stable high-speed internet, distraction-free workspace, and ability to comply with security requirements (e.g., VPN, MFA). **Experience** While prior experience in customer support is beneficial, we welcome freshers and career switchers who are eager to learn and grow. Experience in eCommerce, retail, logistics, or fintech support is an advantage, but not required. Prior exposure to remote work, shift work, or KPI-led roles is beneficial, but not necessary. **Working Hours** As a Remote Chat Support Specialist, you will work full-time (40 hours/week) with potential part-time opportunities in select states. Shift-based scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, will be required to support nationwide coverage. Rotational shifts will be provided in advance, and overtime may be available during peak seasons (e.g., major sale events, holidays). **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** To excel in this role, you will need to possess: * Customer Empathy & De-escalation: Calmly turn difficult situations into positive experiences. * Process Discipline: Follow SOPs while exercising judgment for exceptions. * Time Management: Prioritize and manage concurrent chats and tasks without compromising quality. * Tech Savviness: Quickly adopt new tools, shortcuts, and internal systems. * Data & Documentation: Accurately log interactions, categorize issues, and maintain clean records. * Team Collaboration: Share insights, support peers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. **Benefits** As a Remote Chat Support Specialist at blithequark, you can expect: * Competitive, location-adjusted compensation with performance incentives. * Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options. * 401(k) with company match (where applicable). * Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays. * Remote work stipend and equipment support (role dependent). * Comprehensive training & continuous coaching. * Employee discounts on blithequark products (where eligible). * Career growth pathways into Quality, Training, Workforce Management, Team Leadership, and Ops. **Why Join** Join blithequark as a Remote Chat Support Specialist and enjoy: * Working 100% remotely from anywhere in the USA. * Being part of a fast-scaling eCommerce support operation with real impact on customer delight. * Inclusive, supportive culture that values transparency, feedback, and growth. * Clear performance metrics and structured career progression. * Opportunity to learn world-class CX operations, tools, and processes used by a leading online retailer. **How to Apply** If you're a customer-obsessed individual with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your customer service, writing, and remote work experience. Complete a short writing/typing assessment to evaluate clarity, grammar, speed, and accuracy. Participate in a remote interview (video-based) focusing on problem-solving, empathy, and scenario handling. Clear background and employment verification checks (as applicable) will be required. Onboard through our paid training program before going live on chat queues. Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover note to us with the subject line: Remote Chat Support – blithequark. If you are applying via a job board, follow the application link and complete the steps listed there. Apply for this job