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Ujunwa Christophine E.

Lagos, Nigeria

$6/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Every lead that goes unanswered, every customer inquiry that slips through the cracks, and every missed follow-up is a potential loss in revenue. I help SaaS companies, tech startups, and B2B organizations build support systems that improve customer experience, strengthen retention, and protect revenue opportunities. While many Customer Support Specialists focus solely on resolving tickets, I focus on the entire customer journey—from first contact and onboarding to long-term customer loyalty. My approach combines customer support, CRM management, and lead nurturing to help businesses create seamless customer experiences while ensuring no valuable lead or opportunity is overlooked. Using HubSpot, Zendesk, Intercom, and Freshdesk, I help businesses streamline customer communication, organize customer data, manage support workflows, and maintain efficient lead management processes. Through hands-on HubSpot CRM projects, I have organized lead pipelines, created contact management workflows, and implemented lead-tracking processes designed to ensure inquiries are assigned, followed up on promptly, and moved through the appropriate customer journey. Great customer support is not a cost center—it is a growth function. When customers receive timely support, prospects receive consistent follow-up, and customer data is managed effectively, businesses retain more customers, increase conversions, and grow sustainably. How I Can Help Your Business ✔ Customer Support & Ticket Management ✔ Email & Live Chat Support ✔ HubSpot CRM Management ✔ Zendesk & Intercom Administration ✔ Freshdesk Support Operations ✔ Lead Management & Lead Nurturing ✔ Customer Success, Retention & Onboarding Support ✔ CRM Data Management & Cleanup ✔ Contact Database Management ✔ Pipeline Management ✔ Knowledge Base Documentation ✔ Escalation Management ✔ Customer Experience (CX) Support What You Can Expect • Prompt, professional, and customer-focused communication • Accurate and well-organized CRM records • Consistent lead follow-up and pipeline management • Efficient handling of customer inquiries and support tickets • Reliable support processes that help your business scale • A customer-first approach that strengthens trust and loyalty I genuinely enjoy helping customers feel heard, supported, and confident in the businesses they choose. Whether your leads come from your website, referrals, paid campaigns, or inbound inquiries, I ensure they are documented, organized, and guided through the right customer journey so nothing falls through the cracks. If you're looking for a Customer Support & CRM Specialist who can help you improve customer experience, maintain an organized CRM, and ensure no lead falls through the cracks, send me a message or invite me to your job. Let's discuss your CRM, support workflows, and customer journey, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, retention, and long-term growth.

  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Service
  • Email Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Zendesk
  • HubSpot
  • Intercom
  • Freshdesk
  • Lead Management
  • Lead Nurturing
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Helpdesk
  • Ticketing System
  • Database Management
  • Inbound Inquiry
  • SaaS
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
Trisha Anne Gil G.

Taguma, Philippines

$7/hr
4.6
62 jobs

Hello! 👋 I'm a Customer Support Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting e-commerce businesses and online stores.👩‍💼 I help businesses manage high volumes of customer inquiries through email, live chat, and social media while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction and protecting company policies.🤝 📍Here’s how I can support your business: ✅• Email & Live Chat Customer Support ✅• Order Tracking, Shipping Updates & Customer Inquiries ✅• Refunds, Returns & Dispute Handling ✅• Shopify Store Support ✅• PayPal & Klarna Dispute Management ✅• Social Media Customer Messages ✅• Admin Tasks & Data Entry 📍I have experience working with tools such as: 📌Shopify | Zendesk | Gorgias | Freshdesk | Salesforce | PayPal, Klarna Business | Slack | Google Workspace | Meta Business | Social Media Handling | 📌My goal is simple: provide fast, professional, and empathetic customer support that builds trust and keeps customers happy.🫡 If you're looking for a reliable customer support specialist who understands e-commerce operations, I would love to support your business long term.😉

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Support
  • Gorgias
  • Zendesk
  • Customer Care
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Shopify
  • Ecommerce Order Fulfillment
  • Email Support
  • Shopify Dropshipping
  • Ebay Dropshipping
  • Dropshipping
  • Online Chat Support
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Order Processing
  • Ecommerce Support
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
Clifton F.

Dallas, Texas

$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs

➤ Most Shopify stores don't fail because of bad products, they fail because of poor user experience, slow performance, weak conversion paths, and missed opportunities to turn visitors into customers. I help ecommerce brands build fast, responsive, and conversion-focused Shopify stores designed to create seamless shopping experiences, improve customer journeys, and maximize sales potential. Whether you're launching a new store, redesigning an existing one, or optimizing for conversions, my goal is to build a Shopify experience that not only looks professional but also performs. My approach combines Shopify development, responsive UI/UX design, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) best practices to create high-converting ecommerce experiences. I focus on product page optimization, collection page structure, cart and checkout experience, mobile optimization, website performance, and customer engagement strategies such as upsells, cross-sells, and conversion funnel improvements. My process is straightforward: • Research your brand, audience, and competitors • Build a modern, responsive, mobile-first Shopify store • Optimize user experience and conversion opportunities • Improve site speed, performance, and Core Web Vitals • Integrate the right Shopify apps and tools for growth • Test, refine, and launch a reliable, high-performing store Core expertise: ✓ Shopify Store Setup and Design ✓ Shopify Theme Customization ✓ Shopify Theme Development ✓ Shopify 2.0 & Shopify Plus ✓ Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✓ Shopify App Integrations ✓ Product Page & Landing Page Optimization ✓ Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript ✓ Responsive UI/UX Design ✓ Shopify Mobile Optimization If you're looking for a Shopify specialist who values communication, attention to detail, and a conversion-focused approach, I'd be happy to discuss your project. A great way to get started is with a small task, store audit, or a single page optimization project to ensure we're the right fit. Specialties Keywords: Shopify Developer, Shopify Expert, Shopify Specialist, Shopify Plus Developer, Shopify Store Developer, Shopify Store Setup, Shopify Website Design, Shopify Theme Customization, Shopify Theme Development, Shopify Online Store 2.0, Shopify Migration, Shopify SEO, Shopify CRO, Shopify Speed Optimization, Shopify App Integration, Shopify Apps, Shopify Liquid, Shopify Metafields, Shopify Product Upload, Shopify Store Redesign, Figma to Shopify, PSD to Shopify, Responsive Design, Front-End Development, Ecommerce Development, Klaviyo Shopify, Meta Pixel, Storefront API, Shopify Admin API.

  • Shopify
  • Shopify SEO
  • Shopify Development
  • Shopify Website Design
  • Shopify Theme
  • Shopify Dropshipping
  • Shopify Website Redesign
  • Shopify Marketing
  • Shopify Apps
  • Shopify Templates
  • Set Up Shopify Site
  • Product Page
  • HTML
  • Product Research
  • Product Listings
  • Theme Customization
  • Shopify Plus
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Ecommerce Store Setup
  • Web Design
Apple Mae M.

Villanueva, Philippines

$8/hr
4.5
106 jobs

With over 8 years of experience in customer service and executive admin support, and more than 2 years as a virtual dating assistant, I bring a rare combination of structure, strategy, and emotional intelligence to every client relationship. Whether you're managing a business or navigating the modern dating world, I help you stay organized, confident, and ahead of the game. 💼 As an Executive Assistant: I’ve worked with professionals across industries, managing day-to-day operations, inboxes, calendars, travel plans, research, and client communications. I’m proactive, highly organized, and skilled at using a wide range of tools to streamline workflows and reduce stress. 💘 As a Dating Assistant: In today’s fast-paced and swipe-heavy dating culture, I support clients on apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Muslima and Seeling. Optimizing profiles, selecting photos, writing clever prompts, swiping based on preferences, handling messages, and even doing Instagram outreach to build genuine connections. I understand how to maintain voice and tone while creating engaging, real conversations that lead to better matches. 🔧 Tools I’ve Worked With: Communication & Scheduling: Gmail, Outlook, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, Cisco Jabber, Google Calendar Project & Task Management: Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Zendesk Creative Tools: Canva, Mailchimp Customer Support Systems: Avaya One-X, Univerge Blue Connect, ServiceNow, Medallia, WebPT File & Data Management: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets Video Calls: Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx Podcast Tools: Libsyn Whether you need help keeping your life on track, building romantic connections, or both. I'm here to make things smoother, smarter, and more intentional. 📩 Let’s connect and see how I can support your goals, both personal and professional.

  • Customer Experience
  • Phone Support
  • Zendesk
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Business Operations
  • Trello
  • Mailchimp
  • Data Entry
  • Topic Research
  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Dating & Social Life
  • Social Media Marketing
Chelsea H.

Berkeley, Missouri

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 | 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 | 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 Your website is often the first impression of your business. I design high-converting Squarespace websites and build professional Kajabi online course platforms that help coaches, consultants, educators, wellness brands, and service-based businesses attract clients, sell digital products, and grow with confidence. Hello, I am Chelsea. I specialize in designing modern, responsive Squarespace websites and building complete Kajabi online course systems that combine great design with a seamless user experience. Whether you're starting with an idea, existing content, or an established business, I create the infrastructure that connects your website, online courses, membership area, landing pages, and sales funnels into one streamlined customer journey. My expertise spans Squarespace website design and development, Kajabi online course setup, membership sites, sales funnels, landing pages, email marketing, automations, CRM integrations, payment gateways, and course migrations. I build systems that not only look professional but also help convert visitors into customers and students. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝟭. 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮. 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝟯. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟰. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟱. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝟲. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟳. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟴. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰) 𝟵. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝟭𝟬. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 & 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟭. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟭𝟮. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 On every project, I build websites and online course systems that are intuitive, responsive, and designed to convert. From the first visitor interaction to course enrollment, appointment booking, or product purchase, I focus on creating a seamless experience that supports your business goals and is easy for you to manage long after launch. Every client benefits from a structured approach refined through building websites and online course businesses across Squarespace, Kajabi, and other leading platforms. Whether you need a brand-new website, a complete course platform, or improvements to an existing setup, my goal is to deliver a solution that is visually polished, technically sound, and built for long-term growth. If you are ready to launch a professional Squarespace website, build an engaging Kajabi course, or improve your existing online presence, Feel free to share your project idea with me. Let's build a platform that helps your business grow.

  • Kajabi
  • Wix
  • Squarespace
  • Web Development
  • Web Design
  • Email Marketing
  • Thinkific
  • Learning Management System
  • Membership Plugin
  • Graphic Design
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Landing Page Design
  • Sales Funnel
  • Product Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Teachable
  • Website Builders & CMS Consultation
  • CRM Automation
  • ClickFunnels
Ossama A.

Lahore, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
165 jobs

🥇 Top Rated Plus ⏰26000+ Hours of Quality Work Delivered 💼 100+ Jobs Completed ✅ 100% Customer Satisfaction ⭐ 100% Job Success Rate I have 10+ years of experience in customer service industry where I have worked for different niches; mainly with SaaS, ecommerce and software/technical support. I started off as Customer support executive in a US based company. My core responsibility include phone support both tier 1 and tier 2 for the SaaS based product. I then volunteered in tickets and live chat as I wanted to learn more and excel. Due to my great product knowledge and customer handling, I was promoted to support supervisor within 9 months of my joining date with the company. I was then further promoted to start another department from scratch which involved configurations and maintenance of tools that we used to service our customers. This also lead me into a training manager role for product and tools used internally. I then joined a software a company which required technical support both tier 1 and tier 2 via email and screenshare sessions and sometimes phone calls. The key to success was the knowledge of the command line and other basics to mid level knowledge of computers. I was then hired by a ecommerce business based out of Australia where I was the customer support manager and manged a team of 4 virtually based team members. It was mainly live chat and email. I have been Zendesk consultant and project manager for over two years. I have also experience in managing tools such as  Agile CRM, Zopim, Intercom, Fonality, Confluence, Jira, Zoho Support, Ring Central, Zapier, CudaSign, Webmerge, Twilio (Sales force is on the way). I have successfully managed these from scratch and designed it as per the need of all the departments. I have done multiple projects in North America and in Europe.

  • Customer Experience
  • Zendesk
  • Phone Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Email Support
  • Jira
  • Intercom
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • SaaS
  • Project Management
  • Live Chat Software
  • Shopify
  • Ecommerce
  • Gorgias

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How to Hire Top Customer Experience Specialists

Customer experience specialists take a bird’s-eye view of every interaction between a customer and your organization. They can help your business become more customer-focused.

So how do you hire customer experience specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top customer experience specialists on Upwork.

How to shortlist customer experience professionals

As you’re browsing available customer experience consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a customer experience specialist who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how to offer a great CX to your target market.

  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., familiarity with UX design to help improve a software product).

  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular customer experience specialist.

How to write an effective customer experience job post

With a clear picture of your ideal customer experience specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective customer experience job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From customer segmentation to customer journeys, list all the deliverables you’ll need.

  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.

  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or CRM tools, mention this here.

  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is customer experience? 

Customer experience (CX) is the sum experience of the entire customer journey from discovery to checkout to product support and beyond.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in customer experience professionals:

  • Customer experience

  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, visual)

  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

  • CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce)

Why do you want to hire customer experience specialists?

The trick to finding top customer experience specialists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to use a combination of content and customer service to offer a superior customer experience? Are you seeking a CX manager experienced in tracking customer analytics with a CRM tool such as HubSpot? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a customer experience specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced customer experience specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.

  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their customer experience services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a customer experience specialist to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a customer experience specialist, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding customer experience projects. For example, answering phone calls as a customer service representative well versed in CX will be less involved than managing B2C interactions as a customer experience manager (CXM).

What are the steps involved to hire customer experience specialists?

Here’s how to hire customer experience consultants in four simple steps:

  1. Identify your project needs, whether you need a customer service rep or a CXM.

  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., mapping customer journey for an online store).

  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential customer experience specialists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., experience improving the CX of a Shopify store).

  4. Interview customer experience talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.