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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!
Working as a Support Specialist at Lightspeed, you will provide full-time technical assistance for our Point of Sale software for Restaurants. You will be part of our Hospitality Support team designed for customers needing assistance with the software. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will be in contact with our customers (restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels) via phone, email and chat to provide a memorable customer experience.
Flexible shifts (Monday to Sunday) required i.e. 9am-5pm EST or 10am-6pm EST
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Providing excellent technical support and customer service to our customers
- Use consistent troubleshooting techniques to quickly identify the source of customer issues and provide a prompt and appropriate solution
- Properly document and track customer issues and resolutions
- Follow escalation procedures as required
- Liaise with team leaders to best handle day to day situations to create better customer experiences
What you’ll be bringing to the team:
- 1-2 years of customer service experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French
- Ability to handle multiple tasks: incoming telephone calls, emails, chats
- Effective telephone communication skills, with the ability to conveying a customer-focused attitude
- Proven troubleshooting skills and mindset
- Fast learner who is capable of self learning in a constantly changing environment
- Available to work weekends
Even better if you have, but not necessary:
- Experience or knowledge of the Hospitality industry
- Computer hardware and networking experience or interest
- Have experience supporting SaaS products
- Working knowledge of Mac OS X and iOS
- Technical problem solving experience or interest
What’s in it for you:
- Tons of growth opportunities into technical or customer oriented roles
- Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of remote work
- Exposure to modern and proven technology
- Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
- Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
- Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story.
- An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership
We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!
What’s in it for you?
Come live the Lightspeed experience...
- Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
- Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:
- Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Flexible working policy
- Health insurance
- Health and wellness benefits
- Possibility for transit fees to be covered
- Paid leave assistance for new parents
- Linkedin learning
- Volunteer day
To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
