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Geogen G.

Davao City, Philippines

$30/hr
4.6
15 jobs

Hi, Iโ€™m Geogen ๐Ÿ‘‹ Most support specialists answer tickets; I optimize the entire ecosystem. ;) By merging a background in AI Engineering with a consistent track record of high-level technical support, I bridge the gap between complex API technicalities and seamless human experiences. I donโ€™t just solve problemsโ€”I build the automation that prevents them. ๐Ÿ“Š Impact by the Numbers Top-Rated Plus Status: Recognized in the top 3% of talent on Upwork for consistent excellence. 15% Escalation Reduction: Designed custom Intercom-to-ClickUp workflows that solve bugs at the source. 30k+ Users Managed: Scaled technical support operations across global B2B and B2C SaaS platforms. 7-Year Technical Tenure: Deep experience ranging from Senior Data Auditing to Product Support Management. ๐Ÿš€ My Growth-First Approach CX Strategy & Audit: Identifying "silent growth killers" in your funnel to increase NPS and retention. Technical Implementation: Deep-tier debugging of REST APIs, Webhooks, and custom Python/JS environments. AI Operations: Architecting agentic workflows and training AI models using NotebookLM and custom datasets to streamline support. Process Improvement: Bridging the gap between C-Level goals and Engineering teams to ensure product feedback is actionable. ๐Ÿ›  Technical Ecosystem CRMs & Ticketing: Intercom (Expert), Hubflo, HubSpot, Zendesk, Freshdesk, and Zoho. Automation & Data: Zapier, Python, SQL, JS, and PHP. Project Management: ClickUp, Jira, Monday, and Trello. All I can do is growth, nothing more. ;) Your customersโ€™ success is my success. If you are ready to remove the friction and build a smoother path to your growth, letโ€™s connect!

  • Intercom
  • Graphic Design
  • Phone Support
  • Technical Support
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Customer Service
  • Incident Management
  • File Management
  • Case Management
  • Client Management
  • Management Skills
  • Community Moderation
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 journeyโ€”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 centerโ€”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 โœ” Customer Support & Ticket Management โœ” Email & Live Chat Support โœ” HubSpot CRM Management โœ” Zendesk & Intercom Administration โœ” Freshdesk Support Operations โœ” Lead Management & Lead Nurturing โœ” Customer Success, Retention & Onboarding Support โœ” CRM Data Management & Cleanup โœ” Contact Database Management โœ” Pipeline Management โœ” Knowledge Base Documentation โœ” Escalation Management โœ” Customer Experience (CX) Support What You Can Expect โ€ข Prompt, professional, and customer-focused communication โ€ข Accurate and well-organized CRM records โ€ข Consistent lead follow-up and pipeline management โ€ข Efficient handling of customer inquiries and support tickets โ€ข Reliable support processes that help your business scale โ€ข 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.

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

Lehigh Acres, Florida

$110/hr
4.6
199 jobs

Customer support platforms get messy fast. Bad ticket routing, no automation, agents answering the same questions 50 times a day. I fix that. Zendesk, Intercom, and Gorgias specialist. 16 years in support operations and 500+ helpdesk implementations shipped. Founder of Smart Instinct (Zendesk Advanced Tier Partner, Gorgias Solutions Partner, Intercom Solution Partner) and the senior consultant on every engagement. Recent clients: SF Marathon (56% chat deflection on Zendesk), StraighterLine (online education, 150,000+ learners), Blockchain (crypto platform), ThighPro, and Genesis Digital (Intercom + custom Discord). I first ran support teams for ecommerce and SaaS companies, then moved into platform implementation full-time. That background matters because I have sat in the chair your agents sit in. I build systems for how your team actually works, not how a vendor's demo makes it look. What I do Zendesk, Intercom, and Gorgias implementation and migration. Full implementations and configurations for Zendesk, Intercom, Gorgias, Freshdesk, Freshservice, Help Scout, Helpshift, Tidio, RingCentral, and Aircall. Data migrations between platforms, multi-channel integration across email, chat, SMS, and social, and clean handoffs with documentation your team can actually use. Workflow automation and ticket routing. Custom automation rules, smart ticket routing, SLA management, escalation workflows, macro and template libraries, and business rules built around your real support volume patterns, not generic templates. AI implementation and chatbot development. Set up and training for Zendesk AI, Intercom Fin, Gorgias AI Agent, and Pylon AI. Intent mapping, conversation design, brand voice tuning, and AI-enhanced routing that handles the repetitive stuff so your agents focus on the work that actually needs a human. Help center and self-service. Knowledge base builds, FAQ optimization, customer portal customization, and deflection rate improvement. A well-built help center is the cheapest ticket you've ever had to answer. Team training and ongoing support. Agent onboarding, platform training, process documentation, and retainer-based optimization for teams that want a long-term partner instead of a one-time contractor. Results clients see - 30-50% reduction in ticket volume through automation and self-service - Faster first response times from routing that actually routes correctly - Higher CSAT from workflows that stop making customers repeat themselves - Less agent burnout because the system handles what the system should handle - Reporting visibility that finally tells leadership something useful How I work One-time projects like migrations, new platform setups, and optimization audits. Ongoing retainers. Emergency troubleshooting when something breaks, and you need it fixed today. To get started If your support platform feels like it is working against you instead of for you, send me a message with what you are dealing with. I will tell you honestly whether I can help and what it would take.

  • Intercom
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Zendesk
  • Administrative Support
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Helpdesk
  • Technical Support
  • Freshdesk
  • HubSpot
  • Customer Support
  • Business Services
  • Tech & IT
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Automation
  • SaaS
Chiamaka U.

Umuahia, Nigeria

$8/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Need qualified candidates without spending hours searching LinkedIn, screening resumes, and chasing people who aren't actually interested? I help startups, agencies, and growing companies find, screen, and move qualified candidates through the hiring process quickly especially for technical, sales, aviation, creative, and operational roles. My approach is simple: find the right people, qualify them properly, keep the pipeline organized, and give you candidates worth interviewing. What I Can Help You Hire I have experience sourcing across global markets including North America, Europe, Canada, Australia, Africa, India, and the Philippines. Roles I've sourced include: โ€ข Management Roles - Head of Sales, Regional Directors/Managers, Country Managers โ€ข Software Developers โ€” Frontend, Backend & Full-Stack โ€ข DevOps & Cloud Engineers โ€ข Data Engineers โ€ข Reconciliation Specialists โ€ข Technical Engineers & Tech Leads โ€ข Aircraft Maintenance Engineers โ€” M1, M2, S & E โ€ข SDRs, BDRs & Account Executives โ€ข Business Development & Sales Professionals โ€ข Head of Product Marketing โ€ข IT Project Manager (USA) โ€ข AI Annotators โ€ข Video Editors & Creative Professionals โ€ข Photographers & Media Specialists โ€ข Other remote and operational roles What I Bring to Your Hiring Process I don't believe recruiting is about sending a pile of resumes and hoping one works. I focus on quality, speed, and communication throughout the pipeline. I can handle: โ€ข Candidate sourcing & talent research โ€ข LinkedIn & Boolean sourcing โ€ข Job board sourcing โ€ข Resume screening & shortlisting โ€ข Candidate pre-screening โ€ข Structured interviews โ€ข Candidate qualification โ€ข Interview scheduling & coordination โ€ข ATS & recruitment pipeline management โ€ข Candidate follow-up โ€ข Hiring manager updates โ€ข Recruitment workflow improvement Results That Matter โ€ข Sourced and shortlisted 50+ qualified candidates in one month โ€ข Recruited 400+ research participants within two weeks โ€ข Sourced 500+ marketing professionals across multiple international markets โ€ข Managed candidates from initial sourcing through screening and hiring recommendations โ€ข Built organized recruitment pipelines that helped reduce delays and candidate drop-off Tools I Work With LinkedIn | Boolean Search | Indeed | GitHub | Upwork | Zoho Recruit | BambooHR | BreezyHR | SAP SuccessFactors | Paycor Recruiting | Google Workspace | GoLogin | ATS & recruitment platforms Why Clients Work With Me You won't have to wonder where your candidates are in the process. I keep recruitment organized, communicate clearly, follow up consistently, and make sure every candidate presented has been properly evaluated against the role. Whether you're hiring one difficult-to-fill position or building a larger talent pipeline, I can take the sourcing and screening workload off your plate. If you need a proactive recruiter/headhunter who can source proactively, screen carefully, and keep your hiring pipeline organised and moving, please send me a message. Send a message today Let's find the people your company actually needs.

  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Zoho Recruit
  • Boolean Search
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • IT Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Sourcing
  • Resume Screening
Artem M.

Reshetylivka, Ukraine

$50/hr
4.7
59 jobs

๐Ÿ‘ค I am a certified Intercom Expert. I specialize in building and managing AI-Powered Customer Support solutions using the Intercom platform. Over the last 3 years, Iโ€™ve developed and maintained more than 50 unique AI Chatbots alongside configuring Marketing Campaigns, Help Centers, Chat Widgets, and Intercom Workspaces across industries, including E-Commerce, Health and Wellness, SaaS, Education, and Finance. ๐Ÿ” I design conversational flows that feel natural and guide users to quick answers, all with the help of Intercom's state-of-the-art AI Engine, which utilizes a Knowledge Base that I design and optimize. I am skilled in integrating Intercom with the platforms and CRMs you already use. All to make sure your support agents don't have to switch between tabs all the time, but have everything they need in Intercom. ๐Ÿ“ˆ AI Chatbots I develop have an average resolution rate of 60%. Meaning more than half of my clients' workload is taken care of without human intervention. Let your support agents prioritize the most critical requests and not worry about the repetitive inquiries. โš™๏ธ My expertise in API Development & Management allows me to build sophisticated automations for my clients that help their customers get personalized support, all from the convenience of the Chat Widget. My extensive Web Development knowledge will help with integrating Intercom into your websites/platforms, even without intervention from your developers. My Project Management skills will ensure that all of the tasks are recorded and done on time, with all of the end goals met.

  • Intercom
  • API Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Bot
  • Customer Care
  • Customer Support
  • Automation
  • Python
  • Software Development
Praise O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Most support hires only clear your backlog but I clear your backlog, identify what's causing it, brief your product or engineering team, and build the documentation that stops those tickets from coming back and your support operation improves every week, not just gets maintained. I work with SaaS companies and B2B tech platforms that need someone who can step in immediately, handle complex technical issues without escalation chains, and deliver the kind of customer success experience that keeps users from churning in the first 90 days. What I bring that most support specialists don't: I understand SaaS products at a functional level. I can read error logs, reproduce bugs, write clear reproduction steps for engineering, and explain technical fixes to non-technical users in the same day, without back-and-forth. In past roles, I have managed 150+ tickets per week while maintaining a CSAT score above 95%. That cuts your resolution time and protects your retention. WHAT I HANDLE โšก Ticket & Email Support High-volume inbox management, real-time triage, and full end-to-end resolution across Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, and Gorgias. No loose ends. SLA-aware from day one. ๐Ÿ”ง Technical Troubleshooting & Bug Reporting I diagnose platform issues, guide users through fixes, write structured bug reports for dev teams, and track patterns that reveal product gaps, reducing repeat contacts and backlog growth. ๐Ÿš€ SaaS Onboarding & Customer Success I walk new users through your product with clarity, cutting time-to-value and reducing early churn before it shows up in your monthly metrics. A smooth onboarding is your first customer success win. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Escalation & Retention Handling Refund requests, frustrated enterprise customers, high-stakes conversations handled with a calm, solutions-first approach that protects the relationship and your revenue. ๐Ÿ“š Help Center & Knowledge Base I convert recurring issues into structured FAQs, help articles, and response templates building a self-serve layer that reduces inbound volume over time. Every case I close makes your documentation stronger. TOOLS Zendesk ยท Freshdesk ยท Intercom ยท Gorgias ยท HubSpot CRM ยท Jira ยท Confluence ยท Notion ยท Slack ยท Google Workspace ยท RingCentral WHY SAAS TEAMS WORK WITH ME โ†’ I resolve issues on first contact, reducing repeat tickets and protecting your CSAT score โ†’ I surface product patterns from support data and your product team gets actionable bug reports, not noise โ†’ I document everything and your knowledge base grows automatically as I work โ†’ I communicate in plain language across customers, engineers, and product managers โ†’ Available immediately for full-time, part-time, or short-term coverage If you're running a SaaS or B2B platform and need a customer support and customer success specialist who thinks beyond the ticket queue send me a message let's talk.

  • Intercom
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Customer Experience
  • Email Support
  • IT Support
  • SaaS
  • Operations Management Software
  • Zendesk
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Online Chat Support
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Live Chat Software
  • Ticketing System
  • Email Communication

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What does an Intercom specialist do?

An Intercom specialist configures the Intercom Inbox and related features to manage omnichannel customer conversations and automate support workflows. This role centralizes communication channels so support teams can triage, assign, and resolve inquiries from a single workspace. The specialist builds automation rules that handle repetitive tasks and defines service level agreements to maintain consistent response times. They also integrate knowledge-base content directly into the conversation interface to help agents share accurate answers quickly.

  • Configure the Intercom Inbox workspace by setting up team access, assignment preferences, and routing rules. This setup ensures incoming messages from email, chat, and social channels reach the correct support agent based on workload or expertise. The specialist adjusts these settings to balance team capacity and prevent conversations from slipping through the cracks during high-volume periods.
  • Create and maintain automations using Intercom Workflows to handle repetitive support actions without manual intervention. These rules trigger specific responses, tag conversations, or assign tickets based on attributes like customer status or message content. By defining these logical paths, the specialist reduces the manual effort required for common inquiries and allows human agents to focus on complex issues that require nuanced judgment.
  • Define and monitor service level agreements to establish clear expectations for response and resolution times across support teams. The specialist sets up alerts and reporting structures that highlight when conversations approach or exceed these time limits. This process helps managers identify bottlenecks in the support pipeline and adjust staffing or workflow rules to meet customer expectations consistently.
  • Integrate the Intercom Help Center with the Inbox so agents can search for and share relevant articles during live conversations. The specialist organizes knowledge-base content to ensure it aligns with current product features and common customer questions. This integration speeds up response times by giving agents immediate access to verified information without leaving the conversation window or switching between multiple applications.
  • Connect external systems to Intercom using webhooks or the REST API to synchronize conversation data with other business tools. This technical work might involve pushing ticket details to a project management platform or pulling customer history from a database into the chat interface. The specialist tests these connections to ensure data flows accurately and triggers the correct actions in downstream systems without manual data entry.

How to hire an Intercom specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your support workflow needs clearly so candidates understand the scope. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description. Describe your requirements in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify that the freelancer must configure Intercom Inbox settings to unify email, chat, and social channels into one workspace for your support team.
  • List required automation tasks using Intercom Workflows, such as routing tickets by priority or tagging conversations based on customer attributes.
  • Include details about integrating the Intercom Help Center so agents can search and share articles directly within active conversations.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for proof of technical setup experience in their portfolio. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up this process.

  • Check for examples of complex routing rules they built, showing how they assigned conversations to specific teams or individuals based on trigger conditions.
  • Review screenshots or case studies demonstrating SLA configurations that reduced response times and improved team accountability.
  • Verify experience with external integrations via webhooks or the REST API, ensuring they can connect Intercom data to your existing ticketing or CRM systems.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to troubleshooting and workflow optimization. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they handle conflicting assignment rules when multiple workflows trigger simultaneously for a single customer inquiry.
  • Request examples of how they customized the Inbox view to help agents prioritize urgent issues without missing routine requests.
  • Discuss their method for testing automations before publishing them to live production environments to prevent accidental message loops.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for configuration and testing phases. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as a fully configured Inbox with tested assignment logic and documented Workflow rules for common support scenarios.
  • Establish a milestone for Help Center integration, requiring the freelancer to verify that agents can access and insert articles during live chats.
  • Agree on a final review step where the specialist demonstrates API webhook triggers and confirms data syncs with your external tools.

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How much does hiring an Intercom specialist cost?

Hiring an Intercom specialist typically costs $500-$1,500 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on the complexity of your support workflows, the number of automation rules required, integration needs with external tools, and the freelancer's experience level.

Inbox configuration and setup

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured team access and assignment preferences
  • Defined conversation routing and ticket types
  • Handoff notes for internal support teams

Workflow automation

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Built Workflows for repetitive support tasks
  • Verified triggers and actions for accuracy
  • Refined logic based on initial test results

Help Center integration

$2,000-$3,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Structured articles for agent use in conversations
  • Enabled quick article retrieval within Inbox
  • Moved existing docs into Intercom Help Center

SLA and performance monitoring

$3,500-$5,000/project

Senior-level
  • Set response-time expectations for support teams
  • Configured views to track team performance
  • Generated baseline metrics for future reviews

API and webhook integration

$5,000-$8,000/project

Expert-level
  • Wired external actions to conversation events
  • Integrated REST API endpoints for data sync
  • Tested end-to-end data flow and error handling

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Intercom specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an Intercom specialist is worthwhile. This expert configures the Inbox and Workflows to route conversations correctly, which reduces manual triage for support teams. They also set up SLAs and Help Center integrations so agents resolve tickets faster without switching tools.

How do I evaluate Intercom specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who describe specific Inbox configurations and Workflow automations they have built. Ask them to explain how they used webhooks or the REST API to connect Intercom with external ticketing systems, as this shows technical depth beyond basic setup.

What tasks does an Intercom specialist handle?

An Intercom specialist sets up team access and assignment rules in the Inbox workspace. They build automations in Workflows to handle repetitive support tasks and configure SLAs to track response times.

Can an Intercom specialist integrate other tools?

Yes, they use the Intercom Developer Hub and webhooks to trigger actions in external systems. They also call REST API endpoints to sync conversation data with other platforms.