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Customer Service Representative

Pavago is an offshore recruitment company that helps businesses build remote teams by connecting them with top talent from around the globe. It provides an all-in-one service that includes talent acquisition, hiring, onboarding, payroll management, and compliance assurance.

Pavago

Employee count: 11-50

South Africa only

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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.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Experience

1 year minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

About Pavago

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The story of Pavago begins with a common entrepreneurial frustration. Its founders, Parker Cox and Ahmed Raza Ali, were running their own businesses and, like many others, found themselves grappling with the high costs and often underwhelming results of their digital marketing efforts. Determined to find a more efficient path to growth, they turned their sights to the global talent market. This decision to look offshore proved to be a pivotal moment. Within just three months of making their first offshore hire, they witnessed a remarkable 40% reduction in their Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). This initial success was just the beginning of a transformative journey.

Encouraged by these results, they continued to build their offshore team, and within six months, they had expanded to seven team members. This strategic move not only drove down their operational labor costs by 22% but also led to significant increases across all their critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As they shared their success story with fellow business owners, they discovered a widespread need for what they had built. A waitlist of entrepreneurs quickly formed, all asking the same question: 'Can you help us scale our team the same way?' This overwhelming demand was the spark that ignited Pavago. The founders realized they had a key to unlock a competitive advantage for small and medium-sized businesses – democratizing access to incredible offshore talent. Today, Pavago stands as a comprehensive, all-in-one service partner for businesses looking to scale efficiently. They handle the entire process, from talent acquisition and onboarding to payroll management and compliance, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth while leveraging a global team of top-tier professionals.

Employee benefits

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Retirement savings plan

Offers a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Company events

Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.

Flexible work hours

Offers flexible work hours to accommodate different schedules.

Remote work opportunities

The company is fully remote, allowing employees to work from anywhere.

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