[Remote] Lead Customer Support Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alphapointe is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering people with vision loss. The Lead Customer Support Specialist provides guidance and support to the Customer Service team, handles customer inquiries, and ensures service quality and consistency while assisting in training and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Customer Support Specialist, including responding to customer inquiries, processing orders, initiating RMAs, and troubleshooting customer issues
• Act as a primary resource and point of contact for team members when they need guidance on procedures, complex customer requests, or system-related questions
• Utilize the company’s report server to proactively identify orders impacted by back-orders (item-specific or time-related) and communicate potential delays or resolutions to customers and the team
• Assist management by monitoring daily workload distribution to ensure coverage of phones, emails, and order processing tasks
• Handle escalated customer issues and work collaboratively with other departments (Sales, Shipping, Production, etc.) to drive timely and satisfactory resolutions
• Support training of new and existing team members on processes, systems, and best practices
• Provide feedback to management regarding team performance, process gaps, and potential improvements
• Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures and customer service guidelines
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among Customer Support Specialists
• Stay current on company products, services, policies, and customer programs to serve as a subject matter expert for the team

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor's degree preferred)
• 3+ years of customer service or client support experience, preferably in a call center or account management environment
• Proven ability to handle complex or escalated customer issues with professionalism and poise
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a strong customer-first mindset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to mentor peers and provide constructive guidance without formal supervisory authority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience using data tools such as a report server to analyze and interpret order and inventory status
• Prior experience in a lead or senior customer service role
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
• Highly developed multi-tasking skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending options
• Generous 401(k)

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