Customer Support Specialist - (Pacific Time Hours)
About The Position
At Trupanion, our Contact Center is powered by passionate Care, Sales, Retention, and Team Support Specialists who work together to deliver exceptional service. We’re looking for people who are excited to educate pet owners and champion the value of protecting their pets with Trupanion coverage. As a Customer Support Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—providing thoughtful, responsive support when pet owners need us most. You’ll assist customers by phone, chat and email. We’re looking for pet-passionate problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a high-volume call center or customer service role is essential
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate difficult situations, handling complaints and sensitive or emotional topics with empathy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced in navigating multiple digital platforms simultaneously, with a strong aptitude for diagnosing and resolving technical issues in real time while maintaining a great customer experience
- Proficient in using CRM Systems to document and manage customer interactions
- Experience working remotely with a reliable wired internet connection and a distraction-free home-office setup
Responsibilities
- Manage high call volumes within tight deadlines
- De-escalate difficult situations with empathy, care, strong communication skills while maintaining calm and exemplifying Trupanion values
- Utilize multiple systems and tools to efficiently support our customers, ensuring a seamless member experience
- Handle phone calls, chat and email inquiries with passion and curiosity
- Listen actively to provide accurate information and resolve problems effectively
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment by quickly adjusting to evolving responsibilities, processes and workflows
- Efficiently manage time to provide exceptional customer service in a high-volume contact center
- Make genuine connections and adapt communication style to customer interactions while demonstrating the ability to tailor responses to individual customer needs
- Document customer interactions and maintain accurate and detailed records in the customer relationship management (CRM) system
- Meet and maintain productivity and quality targets to ensure our customers are consistently receiving exceptional support while adhering to 90% of set schedules
- Engage in regular video calls to collaborate and connect with your team, and contribute to a strong, inclusive remote culture
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
- Four weeks of paid time off
- 9 paid float holidays
- Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
- Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
- Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
