Customer Service Specialist

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions around the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM:
The dynamic and customer-focused Customer Service Specialist will play a key role in supporting The Bash’s vendors and planners by providing expert guidance, resolving inquiries with efficiency and care, and driving business growth through exceptional service. You will be responsible for handling inbound and outbound communications, assisting with bookings, and supporting membership sales and retention efforts.
This is a full-time position with core hours of 14:00 until 22:30, Monday through Friday
In addition, the role includes one 4-hour Saturday shift per month, during which the representative will be responsible for monitoring and responding to emails, voicemails, and any urgent issues that arise.
To ensure work-life balance, team members who work a Saturday shift will receive a compensatory half-day off during the week prior to their weekend coverage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver outstanding service by responding to inquiries from vendors, planners, and prospects via phone, email, live chat, and text, ensuring clear, accurate, and helpful communication.
Guide and educate vendors on maximizing our platform and services by explaining features, sharing best practices, and troubleshooting issues, while directing them to relevant resources like blogs and help articles.
Assist planners in finding and booking the perfect vendors for their events, facilitating updates and changes to bookings as needed.
Identify opportunities to enhance vendor success by recommending membership upgrades, Featured Profiles, and account optimizations, while also assisting with renewals.
Resolve billing issues by managing overdue payments professionally and maintaining a positive rapport with vendors.
Advocate for vendors and planners by gathering feedback on products, services, and processes, relaying insights to internal teams, and contributing to ongoing enhancements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including marketing, product, and tech to improve the overall user experience.
Leverage data-driven insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the vendor and planner experience.
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of platform features, policies, and best practices to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Foster a positive and empathetic customer experience by delivering personalized, efficient, and solutions-focused support.
Adapt to a dynamic work environment by continuously iterating on processes and solutions to enhance efficiency, service quality, and support business needs.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:
2-3 years of experience in a customer-facing role, such as customer service, inside sales, event planning, or account management.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and friendly manner.
A results-driven mindset with a passion for exceeding goals and driving business growth.
High attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
A team-oriented approach with a proactive, self-motivated attitude.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and CRM tools.
Experience working in an agile environment with iterative and frequent deploys is ideal.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

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