Part-Time Customer Support/Admin (Backup Coverage) – Supplement Company

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Summary

Job Type: Part-Time / Ongoing / As-Needed Location: Remote Overview We're a growing supplement company looking for a reliable, detail-oriented person to provide backup customer support and admin coverage. This role kicks in when our primary operations and support person is out (vacations, sick days, etc.), so we need someone who can step in smoothly and keep things running without a hitch. This isn't a full-time daily commitment — it's flexible, on-call-style work(will have at least a few days to a week notice) that requires responsiveness and quick ramp-up when needed. Responsibilities Answer incoming customer service phone calls when the primary support person is unavailable Respond to customer service emails (order questions, shipping issues, product inquiries, returns/exchange questions etc.) during coverage periods. Look up and update order/customer information as needed Escalate complex issues appropriately Maintain a friendly, professional, on-brand tone in all customer interactions Systems Used HubSpot (CRM / customer communication) Shopify (order management) ShipStation (shipping/fulfillment) Gmail (email correspondence) Requirements Prior customer service or admin experience (e-commerce experience a plus) Familiarity with Shopify, HubSpot, and/or ShipStation preferred (willingness to learn quickly required) Clear, friendly written and verbal communication skills Reliable internet connection and quiet workspace for phone calls Ability to be responsive and available on short notice during coverage windows Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight Nice to Have Experience in the health/wellness/supplement industry Experience handling both phone and email support simultaneously How to Apply Please include a brief note on your experience with the systems listed above and your general availability/flexibility for on-call coverage (will have notice)

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Customer Service
Customer Support
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
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About the client
Member since Aug 22, 2018
  • United States
    Canton10:57 AM
  • $30K total spent
    10 hires, 3 active
  • 178 hours
  • Health & Fitness
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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