Customer Service Representative

Who we are: Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built In's top places to work in 2024, we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage. To support our People, we have built a company culture that empowers our employees to embrace challenges, encourages unity through collaboration, and seeks to constantly evolve by leveraging data and inspiring innovation.

The Opportunity: Voted best Customer Service two years in a row by Newsweek, as a Customer Service Representative, you will have the opportunity to join a best-in-class team and engage with hundreds of customers and sellers. You will serve as the primary point of contact for high level customer inquiries via phone, chat, and email. Ideal candidates are those who are energized when working to solve unique issues, sharing their technical expertise, and handling multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. With empathy, confidence, and professionalism, you will play a critical role in connecting our VIP customers to the events that excite them. We pride ourselves in creating exceptional experiences from the point of purchase until they enter the gates.  

How your role contributes to the success of Vivid Seats as a Customer Service Representative:   

• Maintain excellent customer experience with tone, empathy, confidence, and attention to detail.   
• Develop and present solutions to fan issues efficiently and effectively.   
• Update internal order notes appropriately and ensure proper procedures are followed during all fan and seller interactions.  

• Maintain thorough knowledge of company values, processes, and policies to ensure proper exchanging of information, order replacements, refunds, credits, etc.  
• Utilize empathy and professionalism in every interaction to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.   

How your role expectations will progress as a Customer Service Representative in the first 30, 90, and 180 days:   

30 days in Customer Service Representative: 

• Complete new hire orientation, gaining the resources you need to be successful.    
• Learn how ticket marketplaces operate and how you’ll contribute to providing great experiences for our fans and sellers.   
• Acclimate to team and company norms, business objectives, and Vivid Seats’ values.   
• Understand the flow of buyer orders and entry level call inquiries.  
• Become familiar with company policies and processes.  

• Navigate and resolve non-complex calls.  
• Complete training with a complete understanding of how this role plays an important part in lowering customer anxiety  

90 days in as a Customer Service Representative:  

• Contribute to our approaches, methods, and technologies to support overall business goals, drive team efficiencies, and reduce customer anxiety.  
• Maintain, harvest and aid internal and external relationships to achieve progress and advance objectives.   

• Exhibit deep understanding and application of industry and company processes, including replacing ticket inventory, and navigating escalated contacts  

180 days in as a  Customer Service Representative:  

• Apply methods to execute individual tasks that positively impacts the team.    
• Play an active role in continued learnings to advance skill sets necessary for team goals.   
• Competent on industry nuances and company policies.  

• Manage highly complex, escalated, and high value contacts without guidance.  
• Ingrained as a key player of the team who runs autonomously throughout day-to-day responsibilities.  

What You’ll Bring as a Customer Service Representative:   

• Work experience in customer service in retail or service-related industry.  

• Computer proficiency, including ability to maintain 50+ WPM typing speed and to efficiently operate basic PC/web browser functionality.  
• Excellent empathy, confidence, and patience.  
• Written communication skills with an aptitude for grammar and spelling accuracy.  
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.  
• Self-reliant and ability to work with minimum supervision.  

• Research skills to troubleshoot customer issues.  
• Willing to be flexible in work hours where needed.  
• Genuine interest in live events, sports, and entertainment.  

Work Schedule:

• The first 3 weeks of employment are Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30pm for training. Training is paid.
• Schedule:
  
  • 8:00am-4:30pm with Sunday and Monday off
• Hybrid model with 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
  • In office days in will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote days will be Friday and Saturday.

Bonus & Overtime Eligibility:

• $37,000 base salary with overtime eligibility, Bi Annual bonuses, annual equity grant.
• Any hours worked over 40/week are overtime eligible.

At Vivid Seats You'll:

• See your favorite live events and performers on us!
• Work in a hybrid environment that provides the option to split time between your home and a brand new, perk filled office space.
• Balance personal life and professional responsibilities with Flexible PTO, Mental Health Days, Floating Holidays, and Wellness programs.
• Earn additional income through bonus incentives.
• Save for your future through 401K Matching.

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Our Commitment: 
We are an equal opportunity employer that values the critical importance of a diverse workforce and sense of belonging. Many of our roles have flexible requirements and we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification.