Technical Specialist (m/f/d) at Lightspeed Commerce

London, England, United Kingdom

Lightspeed Commerce Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Located in London or nearby areas, close enough to travel to London easily when needed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional languages are a bonus)
  • Extensive customer service experience in a technical support role
  • Ability to self-manage incoming emails, chat conversations, and telephone calls based on priority and customer commitments
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Mac OS
  • Proven troubleshooting skills in a senior support position
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage technical escalations of at-risk accounts and identify opportunities for growth
  • Flexibility in schedule to work (support never stops)
  • Even better if you have (not necessary)
  • Knowledge of networking or network support experience
  • Understanding of API (relevant to SaaS) and experience supporting

Responsibilities

  • Support Lightspeed's key accounts (mostly focused on K-Series) with excellent technical support and customer service via appropriate channels
  • Work closely with Strategic Account Managers to handle day-to-day situations and improve customer experiences
  • Manage strategic escalations end-to-end, including technical resolution, client communication, and stakeholder feedback, targeting customer satisfaction
  • Develop deep understanding of business challenges for key account customers and liaise with Product and Development teams to improve customer experience
  • Use troubleshooting techniques to quickly identify and resolve escalated customer issues
  • Document Key Account details, unique elements, complexities, issues, and resolutions for record keeping and benefit of Strategic Account Management team
  • Participate in creating and maintaining troubleshooting, testing procedures, and documentation for the broader technical support team, and document software defects
  • Contribute to specialized support services, including managed networking, API support, and emerging services
  • Develop skills to engage with all key Lightspeed hospitality platforms
  • Contribute to wider team efforts to achieve organizational objectives, even if outside strict role scope
  • Provide consistent feedback loop to product teams as a voice for merchants

Skills

Lightspeed K-Series
Technical Troubleshooting
Customer Support
Escalation Management
Stakeholder Communication
Documentation
Software Defects
Testing Procedures

Lightspeed Commerce

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

About Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing businesses to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for its services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The company's goal is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$2.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Leave
Extended Healthcare Benefits
Mental Health Support
Lightspeed Equity Scheme
Health & Wellness Credit
Volunteer Day

Risks

Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market.
Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone poses a threat to Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Candis's financial management solutions could attract Lightspeed's target market.

Differentiation

Lightspeed offers a unified platform for both retail and hospitality businesses.
The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless operations.
Lightspeed's subscription model provides consistent revenue through software and transaction fees.

Upsides

Growing demand for unified commerce platforms aligns with Lightspeed's offerings.
Rise of contactless payments presents expansion opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Subscription-based models are trending, benefiting Lightspeed's recurring revenue strategy.

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