Role:Customer Support Specialist Contract:Full-time Remote Contractor (44 hours weekly / 176 hours monthly) Business Hours:Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM EST and Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM EST Rate: $1,400 - $2,000 monthly / $16,800 - $24,000 annually (salary is negotiable based on experience and location) Availability to Start: Immediately
Client's Profile
Founded in 2018, this US-based small business offers 30-minute outdoor photo sessions that are free to book, with customers only paying for the photos they love. It efficiently connects local demand for portrait photography with top-tier professional photographers, handling all marketing, scheduling, and sales to streamline the process. The company operates in over 600 locations across over 60 cities and maintains a 4.9-star rating on platforms like Google, Facebook, and TripAdvisor.
What You'll Do
As a Customer Support Specialist, you'll provide exceptional customer support and build strong client relationships by offering timely, empathetic assistance through email, phone, and chat. You'll help clients with bookings, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth experience. Your success will be measured by how quickly and effectively you respond to and resolve issues and the satisfaction of the clients you support. Your responsibilities will include:
Customer Experience & Relationship Building
Use a friendly, service-first tone in every interaction to reflect the company's values.
Respond quickly and professionally to customer inquiries via email, phone, chat, and other channels.
Help clients navigate the platform and resolve common issues.
Provide accurate, clear, and empathetic information about bookings, reschedules, cancellations, and photo delivery.
Collect and record client feedback to support service improvements.
Offer personalized support to increase customer satisfaction.
Address concerns about photo quality, session experience, late deliveries, or tech issues.
Document and escalate complex issues to senior support or management as needed.
Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure they're fully addressed.
Scheduling & Booking Support
Assist clients with booking sessions, making changes, and selecting available locations.
Use internal tools and calendars to provide real-time scheduling support.
Monitor session availability and flag any high-demand areas or scheduling conflicts.
Internal Documentation, Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with photographers, operations, and editing teams to meet client needs.
Share client feedback and common issues with the team to improve processes.
Join team check-ins and discussions to support ongoing improvements.
Keep detailed records of customer interactions, resolutions, and insights.
Track key metrics like ticket volume, response times, and resolution rates.
Help update and maintain internal support documentation and templates.
What You Should Have
Must-haves:
At least three years of experience in Customer Service, Client Support, Account Management, or similar fields.
At least one year of experience working remotely with clients/companies from the US, UK, CA, and/or AU.
Experience with platforms like Zendesk or Freshdesk is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite is expected.
Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with a neutral North American accent.