Customer Experience Associate Contract (London, UK)

About Faire

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire were using the power of tech data and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.

Were looking for smart resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community come join ours.

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this role:

As a Customer Experience Associate at Faire you will play a crucial role in empowering entrepreneurs to realize their this dynamic position you will engage directly with our brand and retailer partners managing a range of experiences to significantly contribute to their business success. While this role requires individuals to have phone support experience after completing training you will have the opportunity to be staffed across various support modalities including phone chat or email as per business requirements. This position is pivotal in delivering outstanding customer service across these this role you will be employed on a temporary basis for approximately 90 days subject to the evolving needs of Faires team. Successful candidates may be eligible for longer contract terms in the future.

Role Specifications

Ethernet connection preferred to increase network reliability

• Home Office: Must be in a quiet enclosed room with a door - preventing any background noise from disrupting the customer experience when on phones.
• Wifi Speed: Confirmed Wifi Speed of 10Mpbs
  • Ethernet connection preferred to increase network reliability
• Technical Proficiency: Must possess the technical skills and familiarity with customer support tools necessary to work efficiently in a remote environment including adherence to Faires data privacy and security protocols.
• Self-Management and Flexibility: Strong self-management skills are essential for maintaining productivity in a remote setting. The role also requires flexibility to occasionally adjust hours for collaboration across different time zones.

What youll do

• Provide high-quality real-time support to customers via phone/email/chat addressing their questions and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Use CRM tools (e.g. Zendesk Kustomer Salesforce) to manage customer interactions ensuring all communications are logged and tracked accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet and exceed key performance metrics such as response times customer satisfaction and issue resolution.
• Participate in regular training and development sessions to continuously improve your skills and stay updated on Faires products and policies.
• Contribute to a team environment that encourages continuous learning knowledge sharing and peer support.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferably in a phone-based support role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to handle complex interactions professionally and empathetically.
• Proficiency in using CRM and other customer support tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and provide effective solutions to customer issues.
• A team player who is adaptable and agile capable of working in a dynamic remote environment.
• Alignment with Faires core values and a genuine passion for supporting and serving our community.

Salary Range

UK London: The starting pay for this role is 33000 per year.

This role will also be eligible for benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills work experience market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays Thursdays and a third flex day of their choosing (Monday Wednesday or Friday). Additionally hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting.

Why youll love working at Faire

• Move fast: Youll own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe with the agency to move fast and see your results clearly.
• Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters including the latest enterprise AI tools to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.
• Best in class: Our team is full of sharp kind and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow in yours.
• Real rewards. Competitive pay equity and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.
• Belonging: Were intentional about building an environment where every Faire employee has equal access to opportunities growth and success.

Faire was founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square. Were backed by some of the top investors in retail and tech including: Y Combinator Lightspeed Venture Partners Forerunner Ventures Khosla Ventures Sequoia Capital Founders Fund and DST Global. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Kitchener-Waterloo and a global employee presence across offices in Toronto London and New York. To learn more about Faire and our customers you can read more on our blog.

Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression.

Faire is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation please fill out our Accommodation Request Form ( information about the type of personal data Faire collects from applicants as well as your choices regarding the data collected about you please visit Faires Privacy Notice ( Experience:

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