**Experienced Music Enthusiast Chat Representative – Virtual Customer Support Role at blithequark**

Are you a music lover with a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy staying up-to-date on the latest music trends and artists? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join blithequark's dynamic team as a Chat Representative in our virtual contact center. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional customer support to fans of popular music artists, helping them with their queries, and ensuring a seamless experience. **About blithequark** blithequark is a full-service virtual contact center outsourcing company that prides itself on being a people-centric organization. Our team is 100% Native Virtual, working from the comfort of their own homes, and we're committed to maintaining this unique work environment. We're not your traditional office setup, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Our team members have the freedom to create their own home office space and work with diverse clients, making every day an exciting and challenging experience. **Job Summary** As a Chat Representative at blithequark, you will be responsible for providing top-notch customer support to fans of popular music artists. You will be the first point of contact for customers, answering their questions, resolving their issues, and ensuring they have a positive experience. If you're passionate about music, enjoy helping others, and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. **Key Responsibilities** * Express genuine empathy and concern for customers' issues and address them as if they were your own * Answer, evaluate, and prioritize requests from customers having questions or experiencing problems with services or products * Identify high-risk customer situations and escalate appropriately without hesitation * Keep up with multiple chats at a time and accurately document all required information and chat details in the ticketing system * Respond to and resolve open issues in an appropriate timeframe * Identify trends related to systems, platforms, and/or customers and escalate appropriately to management * Multi-task using multiple systems and skillfully change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure * Remain positive and professional in all customer interactions * Be available at your desk, maintaining punctuality and attendance at all scheduled times * Flexibility to cross-train as requested **Qualifications** * Must have a LOVE of music and be up-to-date on current music artists * 1-3 years of call center chat experience required * Technical experience strongly preferred, with experience in Zendesk being a definite plus * Ability to type 30 wpm with 90% accuracy or above consistently * Strong messaging communication skills, active listening abilities, and great understanding of text and chat acronyms * Excellent grammar, but also know when to use the lingo * Previous work-from-home experience preferred * Understanding of contact center support metrics and ability to implement actions for improvement **Hardware/Software Requirements** * Your own computer (laptop or desktop) with the following specifications: + Processor: Intel Core i5 5200 Series or greater (must have 4 cores) + Memory: 8GB on Windows 10 or higher / 10 64 bits + Screen Resolution: 1280x768 or higher, dual monitors required with webcam + USB headset * Up-to-date antivirus software must be installed on the platform and a recent scan completed (will be checked prior to allowing login to system) * Must be hardwired to router * Firewall must be enabled (will be checked prior to allowing login to system) **Work Environment and Culture** * Work from the comfort of your own home, creating your own home office space * Collaborate with a diverse team of music enthusiasts * Enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment * Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge * Be part of a company that values work-life balance and employee well-being **Compensation and Benefits** * Competitive hourly rate of $13.00-$15.00 per hour * 1099 contract * Full-time hours: 9:00am-6:00pm EST, with some weekends required * Hours may change depending on busy times and client needs * Benefits package includes: + Work-from-home experience + Opportunity to work with diverse clients + Ongoing training and development opportunities + Flexible and dynamic work environment **How to Apply** If you're a music enthusiast with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further. **Equal Opportunity Employer** blithequark is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects the contributions of all employees. **Contact Us** If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!