Service Advocate

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Hiring Remotely in Philippines
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eCommerce • Information Technology • On-Demand • Professional Services • Software
A technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes.
The Role
The Service Advocate at Thumbtack is responsible for managing user journeys and providing exceptional support to both professionals and customers through various channels including phone, chat, SMS, and email. They ensure accurate and effective responses to inquiries, contribute to team goals, and maintain knowledge of products and policies. Meeting productivity and quality targets is crucial for success in this role.
Summary Generated by Built In

A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That's why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes —  knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right. 

We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.

At Thumbtack, we're creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together. 

Thumbtack by the Numbers

  • Available nationwide in every U.S. county
  • Over 85 million projects started on Thumbtack
  • More than 11 million 5-star reviews and counting
  • Pros earn billions on our platform
  • 1000+ employees 
  • $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021) 

About the Support Operations Team 

The Thumbtack Support Operations Team brings the Thumbtack mission to life! We focus on providing a great experience to our users by building customer loyalty and helping professionals grow their business. Service Advocates are responsible for managing the user journey by providing the best solution for each individual- both pro and customer. We focus on providing a great experience to our users through consistent, quality, and efficient Email, Refund, Chat, SMS, and Voice support. To be successful, it’s important that our advocates prioritize the most important work first in order to navigate our fast-paced service environment. 

About the Role 

The Service Advocate creates user experiences that are simple, valuable, and inspired. They are responsible for making sure that all professionals get best-in-class support whenever they contact Thumbtack Support Operations by addressing their concerns correctly and accurately, you will help set our professionals up for success.

Responsibilities 

  • Maintain excellent knowledge of Thumbtack’s products and services after completing our training  and onboarding program 
  • Participate in 30-40 inbound requests through the different channels (phone, chat, SMS, and email) daily with our users to determine the best solution to get jobs done and grow small businesses
  • Obsess over customers and professionals by constantly focusing on solutions and guiding professionals to maximize their engagement and experience with Thumbtack 
  • Demonstrate accountability by meeting/exceeding monthly productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and resolution rate targets and finding ways to improve KPIs, guidelines, and processes 
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the Thumbtack policies and keep abreast of recent changes and new additions to the policy in order to process refund and email tickets effectively 
  • Contribute as a team member by engaging in coaching sessions, team meetings, team-building activities, and other team and company events 

To Be Successful, You Must Bring

  • Customer-obsessed with an understanding of what it takes to provide a great experience
  • 1+ year experience in a customer service-driven role- BPO, shared services, related industry
  • Experience working in a multi-channel (Voice, Chat, Email) environment. Voice experience is a must! Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Expert de-escalation and conflict resolution skills 
  • Adaptability and resilience for handling complex interactions and frequent change 
  • Willingness to work all shifts including daytime, mid-day, and graveyard shifts. Must be available to work weekend days and some holidays.
  • Adaptability and resilience for handling complex interactions and frequent change

Bonus points if you have 

  • Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills or the ability to assimilate a variety of information and make logical/consistent decisions 
  • Comfortable navigating multiple systems (email, knowledge base, phone, chat, etc.) and getting up to speed quickly with our online tools

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, the Ontario region of Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here. #LI-Remote


Benefits & Perks

  • Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
  • 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
  • Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
  • WiFi reimbursements 
  • Cell phone reimbursements (North America) 
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being 

Learn More About Us

  • Life @ Thumbtack Blog
  • Virtual-First is Here to Stay  
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Meet Our Pro Advisory Board 

Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law. 

Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: [email protected]

If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,400 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

We’re Thumbtack, a technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes. Our homeowners get personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it as well as who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete small fixes, routine maintenance, and major improvements. With 11 million 5-star projects and counting, we empower homeowners to take control and local businesses to grow.

Why Work With Us

Bringing the $600 billion+ home services industry online, Thumbtack is a technology leader creating a new era of home care.

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Thumbtack Offices

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Employees work remotely.

We know great talent exists everywhere. Our virtual-first model empowers our teammates to choose where they live and work.

Typical time on-site: None
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