Customer Support Specialist (Shift Wed-Sun, 3pm-11pm CST) Remote

AlertMedia • Austin, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

Do work that matters. At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating the timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity. Our core values drive us in our important mission of keeping people safe & informed: We’re humans not robots Customers always come first We work better together Simplicity is our strength Our reputation is priceless Hard work pays off As a Customer Support Specialist (Shift Wed-Sun, 3pm-11pm CST) Remote, you’ll be the voice of our brand— engaging directly with customers via phone, email, and live chat to deliver outstanding technical support and service. You'll manage a variety of front-facing interactions, ensuring every conversation reflects our commitment to excellence and care. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience by providing fast, friendly, and solution-oriented support. Whether you’re resolving a question or guiding someone through a challenge, your professionalism and empathy will leave a lasting impression and reinforce the trust our customers place in us every day. Who you are: You're excited to buy into our "customer love" mentality and are motivated by going above and beyond for the customers you serve. Ideally, you have 1-2 years of experience in technical customer support . You are a team player, have a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality when it comes to AlertMedia customers needing support. You are motivated by cheerfully, promptly and professionally helping resolve customer issues whether it be by email, phone call, or customer chat. You value a "we're all in this together" mentality with your team and enjoy on-going training and increasing your product knowledge.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a technical customer support role in software
• Familiarity with Zendesk, Slack, Excel, Outlook, or similar
• Tons of energy, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm
• A passion for continual learning with a desire and willingness to be coached
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Exceptional phone etiquette & written communication skills
• Strong listening skills
• Thrives with both autonomy and collaboration
• Outstanding English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support AlertMedia customers by assessing inbound tickets and live chats inquiring about technical product issues and general account questions in a prompt manner.
• Communicate with professionalism and empathy as you work to resolve customer issues.
• With the help of our Learning & Development Manager, you will stay updated on product knowledge.
• Manage customer tickets within our case queue.
• Go the extra mile in interacting with our customers, ensuring they have a “world class” support experience.
• Escalate advanced customer cases to the appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with fellow team members, sharing your experiences and knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
• 401K with a generous company match
• Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other!
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
• A Best Places to Work company 9 years in a row and numerous other awards
• Access to brand new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym, and nearby running trails
• Ongoing career development opportunities with our Learning and Development team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees