Customer Support Associate

synthesia; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid work

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Parental leave

Team socials

Referral program

New computer setup

Job summary

Synthesia is seeking a customer support specialist to respond to inquiries via email, chat, and social media, providing accurate information and timely assistance. You will record data in Intercom and Salesforce and collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes KPI-driven performance, strong communication, and a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced startup environment. Hybrid NY-based work option available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is desirable but not essential.
• At least 1 year experience in a technical support environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a strong desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Experience with CRM systems (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, Hubspot, Salesforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via email, chat, or social media promptly.
• Provide accurate information and support to resolve issues.
• Identify and escalate complex issues to Tier 2 when needed.
• Record customer information in CRM systems (Intercom & Salesforce).
• Meet KPI targets such as CSAT, first response time, and FCR.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and processes.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

CRM software

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zendesk

Freshdesk

Intercom

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Synthesia is the world's leading AI video platform for business, used by over 90% of the Fortune 100. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, with offices and teams across Europe and the US.

As AI continues to shape the way we live and work, Synthesia develops products to enhance visual communication and enterprise skill development, helping people work better and stay at the center of successful organizations.

Following our recent Series E funding round, where we raised $200 million, our valuation stands at $4 billion. Our total funding exceeds $530 million from premier investors including Accel, NVentures (Nvidia's VC arm), Kleiner Perkins, GV, and Evantic Capital, alongside the founders and operators of Stripe, Datadog, Miro, and Webflow.

The role:

• Respond to customer inquiries via email, chat, or social media in a timely and professional manner
• Provide accurate information and support to customers to resolve their issues
• Identify and escape complex issues to Tier 2 support when necessary
• Collaborate with other teams such as technical support specialists, support product specialists, and leadership to resolve customer issues
• Record and maintain accurate customer information within our CRM systems (Intercom & Salesforce)
• Meet individual and team performance metrics (KPI's) such as first response times, first contact resolution rates, and customer satisfaction
• Continuously improve your own product knowledge and remain up to date with our product, services and processes
• Provide constructive feedback to the business and leadership team to improve customer support processes and procedures

About you :

• High school diploma or equivalent; college or a degree in a related field is desirable but not essential
• At least 1 year experience within a technical support environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-oriented mindset with a strong desire to exceed customer expectations
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Good computer skills and experience with CRM systems and other customer support software (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, Hubspot, Salesforce)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work different shifts, bank holidays and weekends as and when required

Success will be measured on:

• Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set within the support team which include but are not limited to, Customer Satisfaction (CSAT & NPS), First Response Time, Service Level Agreement, Productivity

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

• A competitive salary + stock options in our fast-growing Series D startup
• Hybrid working environment for NY based employees
• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Fun culture with regular socials
• A generous referral scheme
• A brand new computer + monitor
• Compensation: $50,000. The final compensation package will be determined based on experience and qualifications.