Customer Service Representative

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🌍 Remote📍 South Africa📍 TELECOMMUTE

About this role

Customer Service Representative (High-Volume Support, Zendesk & Live Chat) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for evenings/weekends)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to handle high-volume inbound support and deliver a fast, professional, and customer-first experience.

This is not a low-volume support role — you will manage 50–100+ tickets per day across multiple channels while maintaining quality and speed.

If you’re someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and resolve issues efficiently — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

Customer Support & Issue Resolution (Primary Focus)

  • Handle 50–100+ daily tickets via:
    • Zendesk
    • Freshdesk
    • Salesforce Service Cloud
    • Help Scout
  • Support customers via:
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Live chat
    • Social media
  • Resolve issues on first contact whenever possible
  • Escalate complex cases to Tier 2 or technical teams

Ticket Management & SLA Execution

  • Prioritize tickets based on urgency and SLA
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation for every interaction
  • Track open tickets and ensure timely resolution
  • Keep backlog under control and within SLA targets

Knowledge Base & Efficiency

  • Update FAQs and internal knowledge base
  • Create and refine response templates/macros
  • Improve efficiency and consistency across responses

Customer Experience & Feedback

  • Maintain empathetic, professional communication
  • Capture:
    • CSAT
    • NPS
    • Customer sentiment
  • Identify recurring issues and report trends

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work with:
    • Product
    • Operations
    • Engineering
  • Help resolve complex issues and improve workflows
  • Share customer insights to improve product/service

Compliance & Quality

  • Follow privacy and compliance standards:
    • GDPR
    • HIPAA (if applicable)
  • Maintain confidentiality of customer data
  • Ensure consistent quality across all interactions

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You are patient, empathetic, and solution-focused
  • You communicate clearly and professionally
  • You can handle high volume without sacrificing quality
  • You stay calm under pressure
  • You are adaptable and quick to learn

Required Experience & Skills

  • 1–2 years experience in:
    • Customer service
    • Call center
    • Support roles
  • Experience with at least one platform:
    • Zendesk / Freshdesk / Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Strong typing and multitasking ability
  • Proficiency with:
    • Microsoft Office
    • Google Workspace

Nice to Have

  • Multilingual capabilities
  • Experience in:
    • SaaS
    • E-commerce
    • Healthcare
    • Finance
  • Familiarity with KPI-driven environments
  • Exposure to:
    • Chatbots
    • AI-driven support tools

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Review and prioritize incoming tickets
  • Respond across phone, chat, and email
  • Resolve issues quickly and accurately
  • Update knowledge base when needed
  • Collaborate with internal teams for escalations
  • Track customer sentiment and feedback
  • Close tickets or hand off with proper documentation

In short:
You ensure every customer interaction is fast, clear, and resolved.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • First Contact Resolution (FCR)
  • Average Handle Time (AHT) within SLA
  • CSAT / NPS ≥ 90%
  • Ticket backlog managed within SLA
  • Quality and consistency of responses

Why This Role Stands Out

  • High-impact frontline role
  • Clear performance metrics and expectations
  • Exposure to multiple industries and tools
  • Opportunity to grow into QA, team lead, or operations roles
  • Fast-paced, structured environment

Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Practical Task (handling sample tickets)
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

  • Can handle high-volume support environments
  • Communicate clearly and professionally
  • Take pride in resolving customer issues

This role is a strong fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Customer Service Representative position at Pavago?
The salary for this Customer Service Representative role at Pavago is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Customer Service Representative job at Pavago remote?
Yes, this Customer Service Representative position at Pavago is remote, with team members based in South Africa, TELECOMMUTE. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
How do I apply for the Customer Service Representative position at Pavago?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Pavago's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Customer Service Representative job at Pavago posted?
This Customer Service Representative position at Pavago was posted on May 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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