
Customer Service Representative
Catena
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇵🇭 Philippines
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Junior
About the role
- Serve as first point of contact for customers via phone, email, live chat, and SMS
- Respond to customer inquiries promptly, professionally, and empathetically across all channels
- Build rapport and provide personalized recommendations based on customer needs
- Follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and gather valuable feedback
- Build strong client relationships through consistent communication and support
- Maintain warm, clear communication that balances professionalism with approachability
- Act as brand ambassador delivering white-glove service that exceeds expectations
- Process phone and online orders with accuracy and efficiency
- Monitor and update customer accounts ensuring data accuracy
- Assist in onboarding new clients and guiding them through company systems and platforms
- Coordinate with operations, design, and logistics teams for timely delivery and fulfillment
- Manage order changes, cancellations, special requests, and account updates
- Support clients in navigating tech-enabled communication platforms and systems
- Set up new accounts and assist with manual work, automations, and account creation
- Provide solutions to customer issues, troubleshooting common problems independently
- Resolve customer concerns with professionalism, urgency, and ownership
- Escalate complex concerns to appropriate teams when necessary while keeping clients updated
- Handle difficult conversations calmly and professionally, especially with frustrated customers
- Clearly explain billing, utility, and service concepts to non-technical customer bases
- Review bills, usage patterns, and spot trends to form first-pass hypotheses
- Translate technical or billing information into customer-friendly explanations
- Document all customer interactions, feedback, and case history in CRM systems
- Maintain accurate notes and ticket management following workflow standards
- Tag and escalate issues according to established protocols and SOP guidelines
- Collaborate with operations teams to address recurring customer issues
- Assist with light operations tasks during lower call volume periods
- Help organize communication records and maintain SOP reference materials
- Generate customer satisfaction reports and issue resolution metrics
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities during customer interactions
- Promote seasonal offers, premium products, and value-added services
- Identify trends in client concerns and recommend process enhancements
- Collaborate with departments to improve overall customer experience
- Develop and refine internal SOPs for the Customer Service Department
- Provide insights on customer trends and areas for operational improvement
Requirements
- Must-Haves (Required)
- - Experience: 1-2+ years of customer service experience, preferably in billing, tech-driven industries, e-commerce, hospitality, luxury services, or startups
- - Communication: Strong written and verbal English communication skills with clear, professional delivery
- - Multi-Channel Support: Experience handling inbound calls, emails, live chat, and SMS communications
- - Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in Customer Support Systems (Zendesk or similar) and CRM tools
- - Detail-Oriented: Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- - Pressure Management: Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure or when handling difficult situations
- - Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
- - Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- - Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work shifting schedules including weekends and US holidays during peak seasons
- - Reliability: Dependable with high-speed internet connection for remote work
- - Customer Focus: Patient, empathetic demeanor with genuine passion for helping customers
- Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- - Startup or high-growth company experience
- - Experience in US utility, billing, energy, or telecom systems
- - Proven track record with upselling and revenue generation
- - Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (especially Shopify)
- - Background in clean-tech, SaaS, or luxury products/services
- - Experience in floral, gifting, or event planning industries
- - Process documentation or administrative support experience
- - Passion for luxury products, aesthetics, or premium service delivery
- - Experience working with elderly or diverse customer demographics
- - Familiarity with Google Workspace and productivity tools
Benefits
- - **Competitive Salary:** Based on experience and skills
- - **Remote Work: **Fully remote — work from anywhere
- - **Generous PTO:** In accordance with company policy
- - **Direct Mentorship:** Access to global industry leaders
- - **Learning & Development: **Continuous growth resources
- - **Global Networking: **Work with international teams
- - **Health Coverage (Philippines only): **HMO after 3 months (full-time)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
customer service experiencebilling experiencetech proficiencyproblem-solvingmultitaskingdetail-orientedupsellingrevenue generationprocess documentationadministrative support
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationempathycalm under pressureorganizationcustomer focusrelationship buildinganalytical skillsprofessionalismflexibility