Customer Service Representative I (Remote)

SimeraSan Francisco, CA
18dRemote

About The Position

A Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for assisting customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and providing accurate information about products, services, or company policies. This role serves as the first point of contact between a business and its customers, playing a crucial part in building and maintaining positive relationships. Customer Service Representatives handle inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or in person, ensuring that all interactions are professional, empathetic, and solution-oriented. They work to resolve problems promptly, process orders or returns, guide customers through troubleshooting steps, and escalate complex issues to the appropriate departments when necessary. Beyond reactive support, CSRs often proactively engage with customers to gather feedback, identify unmet needs, and suggest products or services that could improve their experience. They also document customer interactions in CRM systems to maintain accurate records, track recurring issues, and help improve internal processes. A successful CSR combines strong communication and active listening skills with patience, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. They must be able to manage high volumes of inquiries under pressure while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Familiarity with customer service software, conflict resolution techniques, and basic sales or upselling strategies is also valuable. Ultimately, an effective Customer Service Representative not only resolves immediate concerns but also fosters trust, loyalty, and long-term customer satisfaction—contributing directly to the company’s reputation and growth. By applying to this position, we’ll create your Simera Professional Key (SPK) — a unique key that helps you connect with employers, stand out, and secure the right match.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Patience
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage high volumes of inquiries under pressure
  • Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with customer service software
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Basic sales or upselling strategies

Responsibilities

  • Answering questions
  • Resolving issues
  • Providing accurate information about products, services, or company policies
  • Handling inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or in person
  • Resolving problems promptly
  • Processing orders or returns
  • Guiding customers through troubleshooting steps
  • Escalating complex issues to the appropriate departments
  • Gathering feedback
  • Identifying unmet needs
  • Suggesting products or services
  • Documenting customer interactions in CRM systems
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Tracking recurring issues
  • Helping improve internal processes
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