Full-Time

Customer Support Representative

Hybrid

Posted on 10/9/2024

Homebase

Homebase

1,001-5,000 employees

Workforce management software for hourly employees

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$20Hourly

Entry, Junior

Houston, TX, USA

Work from home Thursday & Friday.

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 1+ years of achieving sales quotas (via phone support is a plus)
  • 1+ years experience working in customer service (phone support, SaaS, or sales)
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working or interacting with various web and mobile apps; you are considered "tech-savvy"
  • Organizational skills and the ability to be at work on time for your scheduled shifts
  • Enthusiasm to be a part of a dynamic and growing company full of opportunity and constant change
  • The focus to ensure you are a self-starter who knows how to execute the assigned process.
Responsibilities
  • Understand customers' needs and identify sales opportunities
  • Explain and demonstrate Homebase features and benefits
  • Act as the first point of contact with Homebase customers via live chat, email, and phone
  • Handle 45+ conversations a day and meet weekly KPI’s including Efficiency, CSAT, Call Time, and Upgrades
  • Consistently utilize advanced listening, rapport, and closing skills
  • Be an expert on all Homebase products and offerings, continuously updating your skill sets as our product offering improves/grows
  • Actively participate in team meetings and training
  • You’ve demonstrated that you can balance speed and quality, always keeping our customers’ needs central to your work
  • You demonstrate a sense of ownership and accountability of the team’s work and outcomes — the good and the bad
  • You have a learning mindset. You are intellectually curious with a desire to continuously learn and develop
  • You demonstrate humility, knowing that our work isn’t about us; it’s about building in service to our customers. You share credit with team members and welcome collaboration, ideas, and feedback

Homebase provides a digital platform that helps businesses with hourly workers manage their operations more effectively. The platform includes tools for time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll processing, and messaging. Businesses can use any device to track employee hours, breaks, and overtime, which simplifies payroll preparation by reducing paperwork. Managers can create and adjust schedules online, sharing them instantly with their teams. The payroll service automatically calculates paychecks, processes direct deposits, and files payroll taxes, making payroll management easier for small businesses. Additionally, the built-in messaging feature allows for effective communication between managers and employees, even when they are not in the same location. Homebase primarily serves small businesses and generates revenue by charging for its software and services. The goal of Homebase is to streamline workforce management for businesses that rely on hourly workers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$183.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

57%

2 year growth

175%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Homebase secured $60M in Series D funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The company is expanding into Canada, doubling its workforce and opening a new office.
  • Integration with AI tools and blockchain can enhance Homebase's service offerings and security.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Deputy could impact Homebase's market share.
  • Rapid Canadian expansion may strain resources and lead to operational challenges.
  • Dependency on third-party platforms like Lightspeed could pose strategic risks.

What makes Homebase unique

  • Homebase targets hourly workers, a niche often overlooked by HR tech companies.
  • The platform offers comprehensive tools, including scheduling, payroll, and communication, in one app.
  • Homebase's integration with AI-driven analytics enhances predictive scheduling and labor cost optimization.

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Benefits

Stock options

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(k) with 4% company match

Remote, hybrid, and in-office work options

Top-of-the-line equipment and home office

Annual holidays and accrued PTO

Fun company activities

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