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Customer Specialist

Careers at Merch Seekers

Location: Washington, DC | Seoul, KOREA | REMOTE
Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time


Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their experience and why they are the best fit for this position.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and empathetic Customer Specialist to join our customer support team. As a Customer Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service and ensuring their inquiries, concerns, or issues are resolved promptly and effectively. You will play a critical role in enhancing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention by delivering an outstanding customer experience across various communication channels.

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Customer Support:

    • Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or social media, ensuring all queries are addressed professionally and efficiently

    • Resolve customer complaints, product issues, and service problems by identifying the cause and offering appropriate solutions

    • Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s products, services, and policies to provide accurate information and support to customers

  • Problem Resolution

    • Troubleshoot issues related to orders, billing, shipping, and technical problems, collaborating with other departments as needed to resolve customer concerns

    • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to higher-level support or management when necessary, ensuring the customer receives timely feedback

  • Customer Retention

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs and offering personalized service

    • Proactively reach out to customers with follow-up communication to ensure satisfaction with resolutions or purchases

    • Assist in identifying opportunities to upsell or cross-sell products and services where appropriate

  • Data Entry and Documentation

    • Accurately log and document customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in the CRM system

    • Track and report recurring issues or trends to management, providing insights into possible improvements in service, product, or processes

  • Feedback Management

    • Gather and relay customer feedback to relevant teams for continuous improvement in products, services, or customer experience

    • Contribute ideas for enhancing customer service procedures based on direct customer interaction and feedback
       

Skills and Qualifications:

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  • Previous experience in a customer service or client-facing role, preferably in eCommerce, retail, or a call center environment

  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

  • Ability to handle a high volume of customer inquiries in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and data entry

  • Proficiency in customer service software (CRM systems), Microsoft Office, and communication platforms (Zendesk, Salesforce, etc.)

  • Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure and manage challenging situations with patience

  • High level of empathy and customer-centric mindset
     

Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • Experience with eCommerce platforms, industry, tools or technologies

  • Knowledge of data analysis, Customer Relationship and Conflict Resolution

  • Professional working proficiency in Korean, Spanish or Japanese

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