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Support Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Technical customer support
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service
  • Experience working with SaaS products is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Handle inbound customer inquiries via email, chat, and call
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of technical issues related to Hiver
  • Document support interactions for future reference and knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve complex issues

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Hiver

  • Software / SaaS
  • SME
  • 51–200
Hiver is the world’s first customer service platform built for Google Workspace. We help teams deliver fast and empathetic customer service, right from the tool they are already familiar with - Gmail. This means they can assign, track, and collaborate on customer emails, as well as run the most advanced analytics and automations from the Gmail interface, without sacrificing any time on learning new software or switching tabs. Hiver helps over 1500 companies - ranging from new-age unicorns to traditional enterprises - deliver a better experience to their customers. Companies like Canva, Vacasa, Flexport, Pluralsight, Oxford Business Group, and Upwork, among others, are powered by Hiver. After an initial round of angel funding from Citrix Startup Accelerator and Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Hiver raised a $4 million Series A round of funding in 2018 from Kalaari Capital and Kae Capital. And in 2022, Hiver further raised $22m in Series B, led by K1 Capital, with participation from existing investors – Kalaari Capital, Kae Capital and AngelList.

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Job description

About us:
Hiver is a modern, AI-driven customer service platform used by companies across healthcare, finance, logistics, education, and technology. We help teams deliver fast, human support across email, chat, phone, WhatsApp, and more — without the complexity of legacy helpdesks.

We’re a challenger brand in a category dominated by over-engineered tools. We build software that is simple, powerful, and genuinely helpful, and we operate internally with that same philosophy. If you want meaningful ownership, thoughtful teammates, and work that ships, Hiver is a great place to do it.
Opportunity:

We’re looking for an experienced Support Specialist to join Hiver’s customer support team. You’ll help customers resolve technical issues and deliver exceptional support across email, chat, and calls (via Zoom or Google Meet).

With a G2 rating of 9.3 for support quality, our team is committed to providing best-in-class customer experiences. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of technical support experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-first approach to handling technical queries.

Note:  This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. You'll be joining a 24/7 support team, primarily operating within US time zones. Flexibility in your work hours, including evenings and weekends, is crucial to meet customer needs efficiently. You'll enjoy two days off each week, which may not always coincide with weekends.
Key Responsibilities What will you do?
  • Handle inbound customer inquiries via email, chat, and call (Google Meet & Zoom), ensuring timely and accurate responses to resolve issues and address concerns.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of technical issues related to Hiver.
  • Provide clear and concise solutions to customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Document support interactions for future reference and knowledge sharing.
  • Proactively engage with customers to meet their needs and offer guidance on product features and usage.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest product features and functionalities.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement within the support process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve complex issues, aiming for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Utilize your expertise to pinpoint opportunities for process enhancements and contribute to the development of support resources and documentation.
  • Perform touchpoint studies and business case analysis to identify gaps in the service journey and formulate improvement strategies.
  • On-time and accuracy are fundamental pillars of our support team. 

Key Requirements What are we looking for? 
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Technical customer support, with a focus on email, chat & call (Google Meet & Zoom) channels.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding performance targets.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner
  • Experience working with SaaS products is preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members
  • A passion for providing excellent customer service.
  • An Interest in working in a fast-growing and dynamic environment.

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