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Full-Time

Product Support Specialist

Posted on 10/23/2024

Podium

Podium

1,001-5,000 employees

Streamlines local business communications and payments

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$21.63Hourly

Junior, Mid

Lehi, UT, USA

Hybrid working schedule - In-office (Tue/Wed/Thur) & work from home (Mon/Fri).

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
ServiceNow
Zendesk
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience providing support for multiple online software or SaaS products and/or IT experience
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and positive attitude.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
  • The ability to balance working independently and through ambiguity while contributing to a strong team environment
  • You are familiar with navigating and working with multiple support systems (ex: Salesforce, Twilio, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Service Cloud, ServiceNow, LiveAgent, Intercom, etc)
  • Technical knowledge in phone systems, VoIP, and network connectivity is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Assist Podium customers with how-to questions and troubleshooting
  • Provide timely and accurate solutions through chat, email, phone, and Podium tools
  • Deliver a "human-first" experience
  • Become an expert in Podium products, both technically and in customer use cases
  • Seek opportunities to enhance customer value and satisfaction beyond simple resolutions
  • Collaborate with peer teams to provide a seamless customer experience

Podium delivers a multi-product platform specifically designed for local businesses, combining AI technologies to enhance communication, facilitate payments, and manage text marketing campaigns effectively. The company's robust features, including review generation, webchat, text messaging, and phone call management, not only optimize day-to-day operations but also drive local business growth. Working at Podium offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that make significant impacts in how local businesses engage with their customers and manage their services efficiently.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$425M

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $201M Series D funding round provides Podium with substantial capital to fuel growth and innovation.
  • The appointment of Pauline Reader as CMO brings extensive marketing expertise from top companies like Stitch Fix, Minted, and eBay, which can drive brand and revenue growth.
  • Podium's partnerships, such as with Bradford White, demonstrate its potential to expand into various industries and enhance its market presence.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for communication and payment platforms is intense, with major players like Twilio posing significant threats.
  • The integration of new executive leadership, such as the new CMO, may lead to strategic shifts that could disrupt current operations.

What makes Podium unique

  • Podium's focus on enhancing customer communication through a powerful messaging platform sets it apart from traditional communication tools.
  • The partnership with Bradford White to offer contractors discounted access to Podium's suite of messaging tools highlights its niche market strategy.
  • Podium's ability to double online reviews and build customer relationships five times faster through text messaging is a significant competitive advantage.

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Benefits

Open and transparent culture

Remote first work setting for Engineering & Product

Great opportunities for career growth

401(k) with a competitive matching contribution plan

Unlimited vacation (yes, we want you to have a work-life balance)

Great medical, dental, vision benefits

Lots of Swag