About Faire
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants.
By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.
About this role:
As a Customer Experience Associate at Faire, you will play a crucial role in empowering entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. In this dynamic position, you will engage directly with our brand and retailer partners, managing a range of experiences to significantly contribute to their business success. While this role requires individuals to have phone support experience, after completing training, you will have the opportunity to be staffed across various support modalities including phone, chat, or email, as per business requirements. This position is pivotal in delivering outstanding customer service across these channels. In this role, you will be employed on a temporary basis for approximately 90 days, subject to the evolving needs of Faire’s team. Successful candidates may be eligible for longer contract terms in the future.
Role Specifications
Ethernet connection preferred to increase network reliability
- Home Office: Must be in a quiet, enclosed room with a door - preventing any background noise from disrupting the customer experience when on phones.
- Wifi Speed: Confirmed Wifi Speed of 10Mpbs
- Ethernet connection preferred to increase network reliability
- Technical Proficiency: Must possess the technical skills and familiarity with customer support tools necessary to work efficiently in a remote environment, including adherence to Faire’s data privacy and security protocols.
- Self-Management and Flexibility: Strong self-management skills are essential for maintaining productivity in a remote setting. The role also requires flexibility to occasionally adjust hours for collaboration across different time zones.
What you’ll do
- Provide high-quality, real-time support to customers via phone/email/chat, addressing their questions and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Use CRM tools (e.g., Zendesk, Kustomer, Salesforce) to manage customer interactions, ensuring all communications are logged and tracked accurately.
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet and exceed key performance metrics such as response times, customer satisfaction, and issue resolution.
- Participate in regular training and development sessions to continuously improve your skills and stay updated on Faire's products and policies.
- Contribute to a team environment that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and peer support.
Qualifications
- Experience in customer service, preferably in a phone-based support role.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle complex interactions professionally and empathetically.
- Proficiency in using CRM and other customer support tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and provide effective solutions to customer issues.
- A team player who is adaptable and agile, capable of working in a dynamic, remote environment.
- Alignment with Faire's core values and a genuine passion for supporting and serving our community.
Salary Range
Canada: The starting pay for this role is $23.70 CAD per hour.
This role will also be eligible for benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Our Hiring Process
We value your time and aim to make our hiring process transparent so you know exactly what to expect.
Step 1 – Application Review
- Submit your application through our careers page.
- Our Talent team will review your resume to assess alignment with the minimum qualifications. If there’s a match, you’ll move forward to the next step.
Step 2 – One-Way Video Interview (via Hireflix | ~10 minutes)
You’ll complete a short video interview through Hireflix.
- 3 total questions focused on your interest in Faire and your experience as a Customer Experience Associate
- 30 seconds to prepare for each question
- 1 minute to respond to each question
- Total time: approximately 10 minutes
We recommend completing this in a quiet space with a stable internet connection.
Step 3 – Recruiter Chat (15 minutes)
If selected to move forward, you’ll have a 15-minute conversation with a recruiter to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have.
Step 4 – Virtual Onsite (~1.25 hour)
• CX Critical Thinking Evaluation (25 minutes)
Work through live case studies designed to assess your problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Working Environment Capability Interview (20 minutes)
A discussion focused on how you operate in a remote environment and navigate ownership and ambiguity.
• Core Values Interview (30 minutes)
A conversation focused on alignment with Faire’s values and examples of how you’ve demonstrated them in past experiences.
Step 5 – Bar Raiser Interview (20 minutes)
Meet with a senior leader at Faire who will assess your character and long-term potential through thoughtful, non-technical questions.
Step 6 – Offer
Time to celebrate!
Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting.
Why you’ll love working at Faire
- We are entrepreneurs: Faire is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurship is a calling and our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is taking part in the founding process.
- We are using technology and data to level the playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and boutiques from all over the world, building a growing community of more than 350,000 small business owners.
- We build products our customers love: Everything we do is ultimately in the service of helping our customers grow their business because our goal is to grow the pie - not steal a piece from it. Running a small business is hard work