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Full-Time

Customer Support Specialist

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Roadie

Roadie

501-1,000 employees

Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform

Automotive & Transportation
Social Impact
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Entry, Junior

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Communications
Salesforce
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 1+ year customer service experience, optimally with a technology or logistics company
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and connect with many types of personalities
  • Able to quickly and efficiently problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and changing requirements
  • Proactive and able to comfortably navigate through uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Must have the ability to work a schedule comprised of non-standard shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • Experience with Salesforce, a plus!
Responsibilities
  • Provide phone, email, and text-based support to Roadie customers, partners, users, and other community members
  • Address all customer concerns politely, using active listening skills to understand and confirm the information
  • Balance efficiency and speed in addressing questions or issues with ensuring a high-quality customer experience
  • Proactively monitor in-progress deliveries and take corrective action when necessary
  • Manage non-standard delivery situations with professionalism, empathy, and urgency
  • Effectively use Salesforce and other internal tools to accurate log interactions and solve issues
  • Collaborate with team members from various Roadie departments to ensure seamless delivery experience

Roadie provides a crowdsourced delivery platform that connects everyday drivers with individuals and businesses needing same-day delivery services across the United States. The platform operates on an "on-the-way" delivery model, allowing drivers to pick up and deliver packages along their existing travel routes. This approach not only speeds up delivery times but also makes efficient use of transportation resources, reducing the need for additional delivery vehicles and minimizing environmental impact. Roadie serves a diverse clientele, including small businesses and large enterprises, and offers various delivery solutions such as home delivery and express air delivery. With a network of drivers covering over 20,000 zip codes, Roadie is the largest local same-day delivery provider in the country. The company's goal is to create a more connected and efficient delivery system by transforming everyday travel into a public transportation grid.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$63.3M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Parts Town and Fanatics enhance Roadie's service offerings and expand its market reach.
  • A recent survey found that 80% of companies using Roadie's same-day delivery service reported increased revenue, highlighting the platform's positive impact on business performance.
  • The launch of new services like Roadie Direct™ and Roadie XL demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and addressing diverse delivery needs.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged violations of gig worker protections in Seattle could damage Roadie's reputation and lead to legal challenges.
  • The competitive landscape of the logistics and delivery market is intense, with major players like Amazon and FedEx posing significant threats.

What makes Roadie unique

  • Roadie's 'on-the-way' delivery model leverages existing travel patterns, reducing the need for additional vehicles and minimizing environmental impact, unlike traditional logistics companies.
  • The extensive driver network covering over 20,000 zip codes allows Roadie to reach more than 90% of U.S. households, making it the largest local same-day delivery provider in the country.
  • As a UPS company, Roadie benefits from the established logistics infrastructure and brand reputation of UPS, providing a competitive edge in the market.