**Experienced Technical Customer Service Representative – Remote Customer Support for Parenting and Infant Wellbeing Products**

At blithequark, we're passionate about delivering "more human" customer service that sets us apart from the rest. As a certified B-Corp, women-owned corporation, and Best Workplace winner, we're committed to team member happiness and creating a supportive workplace where our team can thrive. We're looking for an experienced Technical Customer Service Representative to join our remote team and provide an elevated and personalized customer service experience for our clients' customers. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading provider of customer service solutions for iconic brands. We're dedicated to delivering world-class customer experiences that exceed our clients' expectations. Our core values are central to how we do business, and we're passionate about creating a culture that cares. We believe in connecting with customers, human to human, and building brand loyalty through every customer interaction. **Job Summary** As a Technical Customer Service Representative, you'll be responsible for providing an authentic, world-class customer experience for our clients' customers via phone, email, and chat. You'll be the face of our brand, representing our values and commitment to customer service excellence. You'll work closely with our clients to understand their products and services, and provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers. You'll also be responsible for creating positive customer touchpoints, utilizing critical thinking skills to analyze information, and escalating complex problems to higher support levels when necessary. **Key Responsibilities** * Handle customer requests and interactions on behalf of blithequark clients via phone, chat, and email with phone as the primary focus and channel * Represent a diverse lineup of products and brands committed to customer service excellence with a high level of expertise, positive energy, and a can-do spirit * Create positive customer touchpoints via phone, chat, email, and SMS using a friendly, respectful, and professional tone while exhibiting genuine empathy * Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze information, provide accurate troubleshooting of product and related support; diagnose and resolve issues following best practices and guidelines * Assist with device installation, app setup, and configuration * Conduct initial troubleshooting and technical assistance to customers, resolving basic technical issues, including network connectivity and device configuration and escalating complex problems to higher support levels when necessary * Attend training and meetings as required to stay up to date with new information about the brand, products, services, processes, and policies * Meet performance metrics including Customer satisfaction (CSAT), average handle time, quality, productivity, etc. * Demonstrate social responsibility through ethical practices, showing awareness and respect for others and their differences, and supporting initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace **Essential Qualifications** * 1+ years of demonstrated experience and success in customer service * High School diploma or equivalent * Technical proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting; has working knowledge of desktop platforms and mobile devices and has the ability to learn new technology quickly * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adjust style to customer demographics * Polite, friendly, and courteous demeanor when engaged with customers via phone, email, SMS or chat * Responds positively to change, accepting of coaching and feedback, embracing and using new learning to accomplish complex or difficult challenges * Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy, and has a strong sense of urgency to meet goals * Able to accurately document customer interaction details with limited errors * Can type at least 35 WPM with proper spelling and grammar * A home-office environment that is ergonomically sound and conducive to taking customer calls, internet connection, USB wired headset, router, modem, webcam, and a computer system that meets blithequark policies and maintenance requirements, including system upgrades as applicable, which may change over time * Currently reside in AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, NC, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, or WI **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in a virtual contact center environment * Experience with troubleshooting apps on both iOS and Android platforms preferred **Training and Development** * Virtual training starts January 24, 2025, from 11:30 am–6:30 pm ET, Monday–Friday * Training is paid **Compensation and Benefits** * $16.00 per hour for a Technical Customer Service Representative, Level 1 * Our benefits package for full-time team members includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance **About Our Culture** At blithequark, we believe brand loyalty is earned with every customer interaction. Each experience is an opportunity to reinforce a customer's love for a brand. And no matter how leading-edge our technology is, it will never replace the power of the one-to-one connection. It's why we have built a culture that cares. It is why our team knows how to connect with customers, human to human. We believe in creating a supportive workplace where we listen to one another, feel comfortable sharing ideas, and work together to achieve our goals. Our positive energy leads to team member innovation, creativity, and happiness. **Equal Employment Opportunity** blithequark is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our team members invest in their work represent a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and the company's achievement. We embrace and maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. **How to Apply** If you're passionate about delivering "more human" customer service and want to join a team that cares, apply now! Apply for this job