Experienced Customer Support Advocate – Early Education Technology
At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize the early education industry by providing high-quality technology solutions to teachers, parents, and small businesses. As a Customer Support Advocate, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, empowering our customers to succeed, and driving the growth of our innovative platform.
Our Vision and Opportunity
arenaflex is a leading technology brand in early education, trusted by tens of thousands of providers and millions of educators and families. Our vision is to make high-quality early education accessible to every child, and we're committed to achieving this through direct support for teachers, engagement with parents, and enabling the small businesses that make up the backbone of the industry.
Our Team
Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused, embodying our Leadership Principles in our work and culture. We're a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US, working collaboratively to drive innovation and excellence. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban Notable Capital, and others.
Who You Are
We're seeking a Customer Support Advocate who is passionate about educating our customers about our platform and finding solutions for their pain points. You'll be on the front line communicating directly with our schools and parents, working cross-functionally with our Customer Success and Product/Engineering teams. You enjoy collaborating with your team to find creative solutions to issues and using customer feedback to advocate for product improvements.
Key Responsibilities
As a Customer Support Advocate, you'll be responsible for:
- Developing expertise in our platform and becoming a subject matter expert for our customers, keeping on top of updates in each release
- Using strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities to correctly identify, investigate, and resolve technical or usage issues
- Answering chats, emails, and phone calls throughout the day to provide responsive live support
- Preparing for scheduled phone callbacks to provide personalized support
- Communicating clear and concise instructions via live chat, email, and phone to Administrators, Teachers, and Guardians
- Exhibiting empathy towards our customers and each other at all times
- Advocating on behalf of customers, helping them to solve their issues and acting as the "voice of the customer"
- Contributing to improving internal processes
- Working cross-functionally to support our customers and improve the overall customer experience
- Maintaining established metrics such as closed cases, response times, while maintaining quality and high customer satisfaction ratings
Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- At least 1 year of customer service or early education experience (required)
- Exceptional written skills, attention to detail, and strong listening skills
- Excellent organization, time-management, and prioritization skills
- Comfort with a fast-paced and dynamic environment that evolves rapidly
- A passion for improving the world through education
- A plus: Experience in schools/education
- Experience providing live support to customers (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, or similar CRM systems (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we believe in rewarding strong performance and ensuring our team members thrive both professionally and personally. Our compensation package is designed to recognize team members who make it happen, delivering value for our customers and achieving extraordinary results.
Equity & Ownership
We believe in empowering our employees as stakeholders in arenaflex's success. As an equity holder, your financial upside grows alongside the company's achievements, offering a truly meaningful and compelling long-term opportunity.
Premium Benefits & Wellness Support
We want our team members and their families to thrive. We support this through:
- Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits typically valued at $15,000+, with arenaflex providing high coverage for both employees and families
- Generous Paid Parental Leave for growing families
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax
- 401(k) Enrollment to help you plan for the future
- Monthly Wellness & Productivity Stipend to support your well-being
Work-Life Flexibility
We're a fully remote company, giving you the flexibility to work from where you thrive. Say goodbye to the commuting hassle and reclaim valuable time for what matters most.
Additional Information
arenaflex is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you're passionate about early education and customer support, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity. Apply for this job