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Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service professionals support companies by resolving issues, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth user experience. They work across tools like Zendesk or Intercom, handle tickets, and contribute to retention and satisfaction goals. With strong communication skills and product knowledge, they adapt to various industries and client profiles. Their impact grows with seniority, taking on complex cases, mentoring peers, and improving support processes.

Salary Ranges

  • Professional with 1-2 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Respond to customer inquiries via email, chat, or phone in a timely and professional manner.

    • Create, update, and manage support tickets or client requests using CRM tools like Zendesk, HubSpot, or Intercom.

    • Provide clear and empathetic product or service information, assisting with onboarding when needed.

    • Resolve basic issues independently or escalate more complex matters to the appropriate team.

    • Log and track customer interactions accurately, contributing to a smooth support experience.

    • Maintain high communication standards that reflect the company’s tone and values.

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Performs best with clear guidelines and structured processes. Can manage day-to-day communication and task tracking independently, but benefits from guidance when dealing with high-pressure or complex customer scenarios.

    Tools & Skills

    Familiar with CRM systems like Zendesk, HubSpot, or Intercom + Understands basic support etiquette across email and chat + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Attention to detail when logging interactions or managing tickets + Fast learner and quick to adapt to new tools and procedures + Empathetic, service-oriented mindset.

    Ideal For

    • Companies looking to add junior support professionals who can enhance the customer experience while growing within the team. Perfect for organizations seeking talent eager to learn, adapt, and bring a positive attitude to international customer service or account management environments.

  • Professional with 2-5 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage moderate to complex customer inquiries across email, chat, or phone with professionalism and efficiency.

    • Troubleshoot technical or service-related issues and provide accurate resolutions or workarounds.

    • Log, document, and escalate patterns, bugs, or recurring issues to relevant internal teams.

    • Contribute to the improvement of internal knowledge bases and support documentation.

    • Prioritize tickets effectively in line with SLAs and customer impact.

    • Mentor or support onboarding for new support agents.

    • Provide a consistent and high-quality customer experience.

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Comfortable owning client relationships and resolving complex support scenarios. May require support when dealing with enterprise-level clients or high-stakes negotiations, but contributes actively to team strategy and execution.

    Tools & Skills

    Proficient in CRM tools like Zendesk, HubSpot, or Intercom + Skilled in ticket prioritization and SLA management + Comfortable using analytics or reporting dashboards to monitor support performance + Solid understanding of product knowledge bases and internal documentation systems + Solution-oriented professional with a focus on customer success.

    Ideal For

    • Companies seeking reliable professionals to take ownership of client interactions and enhance support processes. A strong fit for teams that value autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver great customer experiences within a fast-paced digital environment.

  • Professional with over +5 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage complex, high-impact, or sensitive customer issues with confidence and discretion.

    • Lead retention efforts, handle renewal-related conversations, and maintain relationships with top-tier clients.

    • Provide coaching, mentorship, or QA feedback to support team members to elevate team performance.

    • Recommend and implement improvements to support processes, tools, or workflows.

    • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, or operations to flag recurring issues and improve customer experience.

    • Create and maintain macros, internal policies, and knowledge base articles to support scalability.

    • Influence support strategy and uphold service quality and consistency across all customer touchpoints.

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Highly autonomous, strategic, and trusted to manage critical client relationships and drive team initiatives. Plays a leadership role in improving operational efficiency, though may delegate day-to-day ticket handling in favor of big-picture thinking and process innovation.

    Tools & Skills

    Mastery of CRM and ticket management systems like Zendesk, HubSpot, or Intercom + Deep knowledge of product and service ecosystems + Proficient in reporting tools, CSAT/NPS metrics, and performance tracking + Skilled in documentation, internal training, and QA processes + Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and customer advocacy.

    Ideal For

    • Organizations in need of senior talent to lead and evolve the customer support function. A great fit for companies prioritizing customer retention, support excellence, and strategic input in shaping user experience, especially in high-growth or product-driven environments.

Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority

  • Previous US experience

  • Experience supporting SaaS, fintech, B2B services, healthcare, or logistics companies

  • Ability to handle end-to-end case resolution, including follow-ups and documentation

  • Experience in escalations, renewals, or customer retention

  • Proven track record with performance metrics like CSAT, resolution time, or ticket volume

  • Tool proficiency in platforms like Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, Gorgias, etc.

  • Ability to manage a larger workload and higher complexity as seniority increases

Alternative names for this role

Customer Support Specialist

Customer Experience Associate

Client Support Representative

Support Agent

User Support Agent

Support Operations Associate

Customer Operations Specialist

Customer Retention Specialist

Senior Client Experience Manager

Escalation Manager

Customer Service Strategist

Customer Success Specialist

Meet some of our exceptional Customer Service Specialists


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These are just a few examples of the outstanding quality and experience of our talent. If you want to hire someone like this, get in touch and we’ll start the process as soon as possible.

Sergio | $1,000/mo

  • Sergio is a Junior Customer Service Specialist with experience in bilingual support, client relationship management, and technical troubleshooting for e-commerce and fintech companies. He’s skilled in handling live chats, calls, and emails, resolving inquiries efficiently while ensuring a smooth and positive customer experience.

Belen | $1,500/mo

  • Belén is a Mid-Level Customer Service Professional with 5 years of experience supporting U.S.-based customers. She specializes in handling inquiries, refunds, and exchanges across platforms like Shopify, Zendesk, and Intercom. Skilled in live chat, social media, and phone support, Belén is focused on delivering exceptional service that drives customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Michelle | $1,900/mo

  • Michelle is a Senior Customer Service Professional with a strong background in customer support, e-commerce, and team leadership. She excels at resolving customer inquiries, managing logistics, and streamlining operational processes. Her detail-oriented approach ensures accurate data management, while her collaborative mindset fosters team growth and enhances customer satisfaction.

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