Full-Time

Customer Service Representative

Posted on 10/31/2025

SecondShop

SecondShop

11-50 employees

Marketplace for overstock and like-new items

No salary listed

Burlington, ON, Canada

In Person

Must reside in Burlington or surrounding areas; commuting is required.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 3+ years in customer support, customer experience or a similar role, preferably in an e-commerce environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to customer satisfaction
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing effective customer support practices and processes
  • Empathetic and passionate about delivering outstanding experiences that build customer loyalty
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and other teams to drive results
  • Candidates must be located in Burlington (or surrounding areas) or must be willing to commute to Burlington, Ontario
Responsibilities
  • Implement best practices, workflows, and tools to create a streamlined, efficient, and empathetic customer support process
  • Respond to customer inquiries across all channels (email, chat, phone, social media) with professionalism, empathy, and problem-solving skills
  • Investigate and resolve order-related issues, including damaged or missing products, refunds, and exchanges
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and resolutions to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Work closely with the Operations team to ensure orders are delivered on time and match the condition described on the website
  • Communicate proactively with customers about any potential delays or issues and manage expectations effectively
  • Follow up with customers after they receive their products to ensure satisfaction
  • Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify opportunities to improve the E-commerce shopping experience
  • Act as a bridge between customers and internal teams to share insights and drive product or service enhancements
  • Coordinate and manage warranty claims by guiding customers through the process, liaising with manufacturers or vendors, and ensuring timely resolutions
  • Oversee post-sales service support, including scheduling repairs or service calls, monitoring service partner performance, and following up with customers to confirm successful outcomes
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with appliances or electronics in a retail environment is highly desirable
  • Experience in e-commerce customer support is desirable
  • Experience with warranty claim management is desirable

SecondShop operates as an online marketplace that sells overstock, open box, and like-new products sourced directly from top retailers and manufacturers. It connects retailers and manufacturers with consumers to provide high-value deals while preventing waste, using a model that maximizes recovery of returns and overstock items. Products are curated and offered at discounted prices, with a focus on a trusted, sustainable shopping experience. The company differentiates itself by direct sourcing from reputable brands, emphasis on recovering unsold inventory, and eco-friendly practices. Its goal is to offer affordable, dependable products to shoppers while reducing waste and helping retailers recover value from excess inventory.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2023

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $2M CAD seed from Harvest Venture Partners fuels national scaling.
  • Targets 45 million annual Canadian returns at 70% off MSRP.
  • Plans to grow headcount from 18 to over 50 by year-end.

What critics are saying

  • Back Market dominates with superior warranties, eroding share in 6-12 months.
  • Neo Financial siphons B2B suppliers, halting 40% MoM growth in 3-6 months.
  • Amazon Renewed captures consumers via Prime shipping in 6-12 months.

What makes SecondShop unique

  • SecondShop offers 1-year warranty on open-box appliances shipped Canada-wide.
  • B2B platform moved 1,000 tons of merchandise since January 2024.
  • Appliance Supplier Program offloads retailer returns to consumers.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

118%

2 year growth

140%
Private Capital Journal
Sep 17th, 2024
SecondShop secures $2M seed financing

SecondShop secures $2M seed financing.

BetaKit
Sep 16th, 2024
Armed with $2 million CAD, SecondShop launches B2C ‘re-commerce’ platform to change how Canadians buy

SecondShop has launched its re-commerce platform that aims to make shopping for secondhand goods as easy as buying from mainstream retailers.

INACTIVE