Customer Support Specialist I

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves important problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.

We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make & keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free-flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers :

• Understand their business better , so they can make better decisions
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most
• Make (and Keep) more money , so they control their own destiny

About the Team

Our Customer Support team is dedicated to facilitating the advancement of our publishers throughout their onboarding and product integration journey with Sovrn.

We provide a comprehensive range of services including technical support, detailed documentation, ad operations, account management, and hands on implementation guidance.

About the Job

As an Entry Level Support Specialist, you will be working directly with website publishers, as well as our sales and accounts teams, to manage both internal and external support tickets.

Your responsibilities will include handling basic account inquiries and, over time, advancing to address technical support requests.

This position is pivotal in ensuring effective communication and problem resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Communicate effectively with customers, addressing requests that range in complexity across Customer Support, Product Support, Technical Support, and Network Quality.
• Utilize and contribute to our Knowledge Base to enhance information sharing and support efficiency
• Navigate and operate across multiple diverse platforms and user interfaces.
• Analyze data dashboards and publisher data using tools like Looker and MySQL to derive actionable insights
• Stay updated with industry trends and developments to continuously enhance your knowledge and expertise.
• Read, organize, and analyze data sets to formulate recommendations that can be shared both internally and externally.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for newly implemented processes.
• Handle the management of product integrations, accommodating various levels of complexity.
• Escalate issues to higher support tiers effectively, ensuring clear and concise communication.
• Perform customer success outreach to engage with our longtail segment of publishers, aiming to enhance their experience and satisfaction.

About You

You are self motivated and capable of completing tasks independently without micromanagement. You are comfortable with change and can evolve as you learn.

You are adaptive, maintain a positive attitude, and possess strong intuitive skills, allowing you to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

Above all, you have empathy for the customer. You have big aspirations and are eager to advance with a growing company! While you may have interests outside of support, you are enthusiastic about starting your tourney in the tech industry.

The successful candidate will have :

• Experience in customer service, specifically in a support specialist or service desk role
• Proficiency with Mac OS and Google Office Suite
• Comfortable handling repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Innovative problem-solving skills with a creative approach
• Growth Mindset : We are a growing company and need people who will take initiative, fail fast, and learn from their mistakes to be successful in the role.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and punctuality
• Dangerous curiosity, with a willingness to ask questions and learn about the company, its technology, and what makes Sovrn an excellent workplace
• Ability to work independently, while also seeking help, direction, or clarification when necessary
• Strong team player with effective communication skills
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
• Views challenges as opportunities and values continuous learning

Bonus Points :

• Background Computer science
• Experienced with Google Ad Manager
• Proficient in basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL
• Additional knowledge of other programming languages is beneficial
• Experience with programmatic advertising, either on the supply or demand side

This position reports to : Manager,Customer Support

Location : Hybrid in our Boulder, Colorado office #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable;

and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment.

We expect you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if you are committed to taking on a new challenge and just need a place to get started!

Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in Boulder, Colorado is $45,000 to $58,000.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills and certifications, and location.

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short and long term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.