Upshop

Customer Support Specialist

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Food Retail TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience in customer support or technical support, ideally in a software or IT-related field, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating as part of a team. Technical proficiency with software systems, hardware, and network connectivity is also required.

Responsibilities

The Customer Support Specialist will provide analytical, technical, and administrative support for software planning, installation, and troubleshooting, ensuring software applications are effectively utilized by end users; support the installation, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting of proprietary software systems to ensure user satisfaction; act as the primary point of contact for end users experiencing application software issues, responding to inquiries through calls, tickets, or emails to provide timely resolutions; schedule dedicated time to resolve user issues in a timely manner, demonstrating problem-solving and technical expertise; maintain detailed and accurate records of all support cases within the ticketing system, ensuring that all issues are tracked and resolved efficiently; draft and update knowledge base articles for common fixes, and continuously research new features or functionality to expand the knowledge base; serve as the SME for client questions and software support inquiries, ensuring that clients receive accurate and relevant assistance; document and collect relevant logs, data, and workflows to assist Level 2 teams with escalated issues; manage escalations from Level 1 to Level 2 for more complex concerns; participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours support to ensure continuous assistance for end users; demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively collaborating with end users and team members; prioritize tasks and manage multiple tickets simultaneously; and perform all other duties or special projects as assigned by the Customer Support Manager or leadership team.

Skills

Customer Service
Technical Support
Troubleshooting
Ticketing System
Software Installation
Knowledge Base Management
Communication
Problem Solving
Software Support

Upshop

Software platform for fresh food operations

About Upshop

Upshop provides a software platform that helps grocery stores and supermarkets improve their fresh food operations. The platform includes tools for smarter ordering, inventory management, and demand forecasting, allowing retailers to streamline their processes and reduce waste. By using Upshop, stores can ensure that fresh products like produce, dairy, meat, and bakery items are always available, which enhances customer satisfaction and boosts sales. Unlike many competitors, Upshop focuses specifically on the fresh food segment and operates on a subscription-based model, charging retailers based on their size and the services they use. The goal of Upshop is to help retailers increase their profitability by optimizing their fresh food sections.

Tampa, FloridaHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
$1.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Competitive Salary
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Integration challenges from the Invafresh merger may disrupt service continuity.
AI reliance risks inaccurate demand predictions, leading to overstock or stockouts.
Global expansion may expose Upshop to diverse regulatory and operational challenges.

Differentiation

Upshop's SaaS platform optimizes fresh food operations for large retail chains.
The merger with Invafresh creates a global retail enterprise platform for food complexities.
Upshop's AI-driven analytics enhance inventory management and reduce waste in fresh food.

Upsides

The merger expands Upshop's reach to over 50,000 stores in 35 countries.
AI technology improves inventory accuracy and reduces waste for retailers.
The WIC Smart Substitution Workflow enhances eCommerce for WIC-eligible families.

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