Customer Support Specialist

Points Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in travel innovation is seeking a Support Specialist for their Global Care team. In this full-time position, you will handle inquiries from customers and partners, providing solutions and enhancing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive contact center experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Team Events and Monthly Lunches

Qualifications

• 3+ years contact center experience in an email/chat/phone environment.
• High level of comfort with technology and troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from customers/partners via email and telephone.
• Track and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships.
• Report trending issues and recommend updates.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Travel is not just about the destination; it's about every memory made along the way. We are dedicated to shaping the future of travel by partnering with 200+ airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. Rooted in our core values of being ambitious, innovative, and collaborative, we are driven to continuously raise the bar, exceed expectations, and bring out the best in everyone, fostering a culture where we believe we are better together, working towards an extraordinary future in travel. Come help us transform everyday travel into extraordinary experiences.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Support Specialist to join our Partner Operations Global Care team for a full-time position.

The Global Care Team provides support to all of Points partners and vendors across various applications. You will not only resolve customer issues, you will also help our members and partners find additional value in the products and services we offer. Your exceptional communication skills will be put to good use as you deliver detailed solutions directly to our internal/external partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Reporting to the Manager, Global Care, the Support Specialist, will:

Respond with urgency to inquiries from customers/partners via email and telephone on transaction-related issues or errors, escalating to the appropriate internal/external stakeholders

Track and follow up on outstanding issues, keeping stakeholders informed of their status

Develop and nurture customer relationships through your communications

Report any trending issues

Make recommendations to update and build internal knowledge bases (FAQs/Processes/Contact information)

YOU ARE SOMEONE WITH:

3+ years contact center experience, preferably in an email/chat/phone environment

High level of comfort with technology and troubleshooting complex situations

Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with team members of varying technical backgrounds

Comfortable operating within an environment with changing priorities

Proactive attitude and ability to quickly grasp new concepts

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking

Proficiency in adapting communication style to unique support scenarios

Excellent attendance record

This role will be an 8 hour shift between the hours of 8am - 7:30pm. Initial Training will be 9am - 5pm for the first 4-6 weeks.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Comprehensive Health Plans

Team Events and Monthly Lunches

OUR PROCESS:

Plusgrade is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed by our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

• Recruiter Phone Interview

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Take-home Assessment

• Team Interview

All candidates will be provided with feedback regardless if they pass or didn’t pass any of our interview stages. All your information will be kept confidential.