How a Travel Accessories Company Hired a Customer Support Staff for $950/ month

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

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What does this client’s business do?

All about sustainable travel, our client crafts eco-friendly luggage, bags, and organizers without sacrificing design, price, and quality. They take pride in having upcycled millions of plastic water bottles through their green manufacturing process.  

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Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed a new Customer Support staff to help them expand their global presence. Upon reviewing profiles of qualified candidates, Somewhere deemed Jersey fit for the role.

Jersey does the following as their new Customer Support staff:

• Addresses customer inquiries and any follow-up items related to orders, inventory, product, styling, and company policies via phone, email, and chat
• Reports customer feedback and learnings to the rest of the team 
• Assists with order fulfillment and inventory 
• Works closely with fulfillment facilities and carriers to resolve shipping issues

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What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Jersey now works full-time in the client time zone for $950 per month.

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What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring thru Somewhere, Jersey has been in customer service since 2011. She is experienced in handling customers’ queries and processing payments. Aside from customer support tasks, Jersey also has a working knowledge of relevant apps such as Shopify, Zendesk, Trello, Asana, QuickBooks, Georgia’s, and Brightpearl. Overall, Jersey’s background and her proven sense of urgency made her the most suitable candidate. 

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