Customer Support Virtual Assistant (E-commerce/Shopify)

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Manage customer support communications for an Australian fashion brand, focusing on e-commerce efficiency while adhering to brand standards in a virtual environment.

Our client is an Australian streetwear and athleisure fashion brand that sells online to domestic and international customers. They operate in a fast-paced e-commerce environment with a strong focus on brand image, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

They are now looking for a Customer Support Virtual Assistant to manage day-to-day customer service communications via email, support administrative tasks, follow established SOPs, and escalate complex cases while maintaining professionalism and brand standards.

Job/Role Responsibilities:

  • Respond to customer emails via Gmail/support inbox within agreed response times.
  • Handle common customer enquiries, including order status, tracking, shipping delays, courier follow-ups, size/product queries, and address changes.
  • Process refund and return requests strictly following guidelines.
  • Check order status and fulfilment details in Shopify.
  • Provide accurate tracking information and direct customers to couriers when required.
  • Use pre-approved response templates and SOPs consistently.
  • Escalate complex or sensitive issues to management (e.g., chargebacks, fraud, complaints, abuse, legal threats).
  • Maintain high levels of professionalism, accuracy, and adherence to brand tone.

Requirements

  • Strong written English communication skills.
  • Calm, professional, and empathetic approach.
  • Close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to follow SOPs and templates strictly.
  • Confident handling of repetitive and high-volume enquiries.
  • Basic problem-solving and sound judgment.
  • Previous experience in e-commerce customer support is preferred.
  • Shopify experience strongly preferred; fashion/apparel brand experience advantageous.
  • Intermediate Gmail/GSuite and basic courier tracking system knowledge.

Benefits

  • ​Permanent work-from-home set-up
  • Dayshift (Australian business hours)
  • Part-time
  • HMO
  • Annual leave
  • 13th-month pay
  • With Government Mandated Benefits

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Government mandated benefits: With Government Mandated Benefits
  • Paid Time Off: Annual leave
  • Remote-Friendly: Permanent work-from-home set-up

VirtualStaff365 is an Australian-based company that seeks out exceptional talent.All our staff work for our Australian clients in the comfort of their homes, as all our positions are home-based.This allows us to seek candidates in the Philippines, as working hours are closely aligned with our clients.We look forward to hearing from you and hope that we can help you find the right position, with the right business

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