Customer Support Associate

Company Overview:

Empower is a fast-growing startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. If you want to be an integral member of a team that is disrupting Uber and cares about making a difference for gig economy workers, then we’d like to hear from you.

Role Overview:

Empower is hiring Customer Support Associates. Customer Support Associates at Empower are responsible for addressing and solving driver and rider issues on the Empower platform in a timely manner that drives customer satisfaction.

This is a remote, work-from-home position from anywhere in the United States.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Empower platform, including both the driver and rider mobile applications

• Ensure timely correspondence with customers via phone and email

• Identify customer needs and address their problems with a positive attitude

• Escalate issues and trends that require broader attention

• Prepare and present product/service recommendations that will decrease the volume of customer issues in the future

Candidate Requirements:

• 1 year of customer support experience

• Detail-oriented, high-energy, driven problem-solver with an exceptional work ethic and a desire to be part of a team disrupting the status quo

• Polished written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• Proficiency in CRM software and ticketing systems such as Zendesk

• Team-first mentality and a professional attitude

• Flexible schedule, requiring weekend shifts

• You exhibit patience when handling tough situations

• You take a startup (all-hands-on-deck), “I bust my butt because I love it” approach

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a customer support role or call center environment

• Experience at a startup or in a similarly intense environment

• Familiarity with for-hire transportation industry and gig economy

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive compensation $20-$23/hr + equity + performance-based bonus

• Competitive benefits package

• Being part of a great team to better the lives of gig workers

• Work from home

Successful applicants will need to complete a background check.

At this time, we are not accepting submissions from external recruiters.

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