Customer Service Agent | 100% remote | A-players only

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Summary

Backbone Customer Service is hiring a high-performance Customer Service Agent. This is an A-player role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks ahead, communicates clearly, and performs well under pressure. If you want a loose environment with low accountability, this is not the right fit. What you’ll do: You will help us deliver excellent customer support for eCommerce brands/dropshipping on Shopify. Your work will include: - handling tickets professionally and efficiently - solving problems instead of passing them on - communicating clearly and consistently - working inside a virtual office - staying active during working hours - hitting KPIs and improving over time We value people who ask smart questions, learn fast, and follow through without needing to be chased. What we’re looking for: - Strong customer service experience - A-player mindset - Reliable, proactive, and coachable - Comfortable working in a virtual office - Able to work independently - Clear written communication - Strong problem-solving skills - Serious about performance and growth What success looks like: - You stay present and dependable - You respond quickly and professionally - You solve issues efficiently - You communicate clearly with the team - You meet performance targets consistently - You raise the standard around you Salary & Benefits: - Base salary: €5/hour during the 3-month training period - After training: €6/hour. If you really turn out to be an A player, salary can quickly increase to €7/hour - Hours: you will gradually build up to full-time hours after onboarding - Performance bonus: up to 20% monthly bonus based on ticket/hour and SLA performance - Signing bonus: €100 upon successful hiring - Referral bonus: €150 - Unlimited leave days: must be requested and approved 2 months in advance - 100% remote - Team meetings in Albania Who should apply? Apply if you are an A-player who wants: - a serious team - clear standards - real responsibility - room to grow - a performance-based environment How to applying works: 1. Send us your CV and answer the questions when applying via upwork 2. After you get through CV selection, we'll ask you to make a short video about yourself answering some questions 3. After you get through the video selection, you will have an interview with our COO in Albanian (English proficiency is tested) 4. After internal review we will let you know if you've made it to the team.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $5.00

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    $7.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Zendesk
English
Customer Service
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:5 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    24
  • Unanswered invites:
    15
About the client
Member since May 31, 2025
  • Netherlands
    Woerden6:34 AM
  • $2.2K total spent
    1 hire, 1 active
  • 111 hours
  • HR & Business Services
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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