Remote Customer support Jobs in Richmond, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Role : Customer Support Associate

Department : Customer Support

Reports To : Director of Technical Support

Location : Berkeley, CA On-site

Compensation Range : $33.00 - $36.00 / hour

Customer Support Associate

About Us

Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, Bellwether Coffee is working to positively transform the coffee industry by making coffee roasting more accessible and sustainable.

Our revolutionary electric, ventless commercial coffee roaster does not require gas lines or expensive ventilation. Its the most consistent and controllable roaster available, has the lowest carbon footprint of any commercial roaster ever made, and was designed by coffee people who want a better future. Our roasting platform allows Bellwether customers to easily and responsibly source green coffee from incredible coffee farms around the world, expertly roast using artisan-crafted roast profiles, and share fresh, delicious coffee!

About this Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Customer Support Associate to join our Customer Experience team at Bellwethers Berkeley HQ. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers, handling phone calls, emails, and texts, and ensuring requests are routed quickly and accurately to the right team member.

As a Customer Support Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining clear communication with clients and triaging incoming support needs across multiple channels. Working closely with the Director of Technical Support and other team members, you will help streamline responses and make sure issues are addressed promptly.

Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with professionalism and empathy, and always keeps the customer experience front and center. Your ability to answer questions directly or guide inquiries to the appropriate team will be essential to enhancing customer satisfaction and strengthening long-term relationships.

Job Location

The role requires full-time on-site presence in Berkeley HQ.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to incoming customer inquiries via email, text, and phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Assist customers with inquiries and support requests regarding our coffee roasting solutions and associated technologies.
• Assess and categorize support tickets based on the nature and urgency of the customers inquiry.
• Collaborate with the Customer Support team to complete quality assurance on support cases and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain organized records of customer interactions and support cases on internal communications including Slack, Hubspot, and Shopify
• Participate in training sessions and continuing education to stay updated on product functionality and customer support best practices.
• Distribute tickets to the appropriate internal teams or channels to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Collaborate with team members to identify trends in customer inquiries and suggest improvements to enhance the customer experience.
• Follow up with customers as needed to ensure their issues are resolved and maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Provide excellent customer service through effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy.
• Support ongoing projects aimed at improving customer support processes and documentation.
• Work with the support team to ensure efficient management of metrics and provide feedback for process improvements.

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