Customer Support Specialist - Commercial Property Platform

Remote Recruitment

  • South Africa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Overview:Join a cutting-edge UK-based platform revolutionising the commercial property rental market — think Airbnb, but for office spaces, studios, retail pop-ups, and more. As a Customer Support Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless experiences for both hosts and renters by handling inquiries, resolving platform issues, and offering technical support when needed.This fully remote role is ideal for a solution-oriented professional with a strong technical support background and a passion for helping users navigate digital platforms with ease.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide responsive, friendly, and technically informed support via email, chat, and occasional phone calls.
  • Troubleshoot complex platform-related issues, such as booking errors, calendar sync problems, or payment processing faults.
  • Support both commercial property hosts and business renters with account management, listing updates, and system navigation.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, operations, and technical teams to escalate and resolve bugs or platform limitations.
  • Document recurring issues and contribute to FAQs, help articles, and internal troubleshooting guides.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and prioritise support tickets to meet response time SLAs.
  • Uphold the company’s customer-first approach in every interaction, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • 3–5 years of experience in a customer support or technical support role, preferably within a digital marketplace, SaaS, or e-commerce environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex platform or software-related issues with minimal supervision.
  • Experience using support tools such as Zendesk, Intercom, Gorgias, or Freshdesk.
  • Familiarity with online marketplaces or booking platforms is highly advantageous.
  • Excellent English communication skills – clear, empathetic, and professional.
  • Self-starter mindset with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Home office setup including:
  • Reliable high-speed internet
  • A functioning laptop or desktop computer
  • Quiet, dedicated workspace

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