Who We Are
Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch is one of the fastest growing pet companies in North America and ranked one of Canada’s top growing companies in 2021 and 2022. We design premium pet apparel and accessories that focus on style and quality. We believe that pet products should be held to the same standard as “human” products because pets are our family. Come see what it’s like to work at an innovative, pet-obsessed company!
The Role
We're looking for a talented and experienced Customer Experience Specialist to join the team at Canada Pooch. This is a permanent, full-time remote position (40 hours/week) within the operating hours of Monday-Sunday, 8am-9pm EST.
In this role, you'll be communicating directly with our customers, turning them into advocates of our brand. Our customers are incredibly important to us, and we're seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented individual who is ready to work in a fun and fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for prompt responses to customer inquiries while working cross-functionally to provide an unparalleled customer experience. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Act as the first point of contact with our customers; solving their problems and answering their questions in a timely, professional, and friendly manner
Create, edit, or modify online orders and create shipping labels on behalf of our customers
Escalate bugs or website issues, as well as complaints or cases as needed internally
Learn and maintain a high level of expertise related to Canada Pooch's products and pass this knowledge along to our customers to help assist in problem resolution
Act as the customer's champion by sharing feedback, requests, and trends internally to help continuously improve their experience
Handle any other tasks that come your way in helping us successfully provide best-in-class customer support
Monitor social media channels for customer comments and direct messages, responding promptly and professionally
Track social media metrics and report on engagement, customer sentiment, and emerging trends
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement community engagement strategies
Foster a positive online community environment by moderating discussions and addressing customer concerns
What You Bring
1+ years of experience in customer service dealing directly with customers on a day-to-day basis
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint)
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
Ability to see things from the customer's point of view and go the extra mile to ensure all customers feel valued and appreciated
Ability to listen and understand the customer's fundamental needs using an empathetic approach to solve problems quickly and effectively
Attention to detail - please include your favorite dog breed in your application!
Demonstrated ability to transform a negative customer experience into a positive one
Great communication and team player skills
Nice To Haves
Fashion retail or pet industry experience
Bilingualism (French/English)
Experience working with customer support tools or ticketing systems
Experience working with Shopify
Experience managing social media accounts and engaging with online communities
We Offer
A competitive salary
Generous paid time off including:
Three weeks’ vacation at the start
Additional personal, sick days, and half-day Fridays on long weekends
Comprehensive company-paid group benefits from day one
Wellness stipend
Company discounts
The opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact with a dynamic company with a great culture
A fun and dog-friendly workplace in Toronto
Our Values
We stick together
We do the right thing
We are all entrepreneurs
We are product obsessed
We tell it like it is
We’ve got our customer’s back
We are a values-driven company and strive every day and in every way to live them fully!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should contact the recruiter. As required by legislation, Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Pooch's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
