Product Specialist at Freshworks

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Issue Resolution, Technical Troubleshooting, Customer Experience, Omnichannel Support, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Technical Aptitude, SLA Management, Root Cause Analysis, Knowledge Base Creation, Rotational Shifts

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done. There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works. At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us. Job Description We’re looking for smart, driven, and customer-obsessed professionals to join our Customer Support team. In this role, you will act as a trusted technical partner to our customers - owning issue resolution end-to-end and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will provide dedicated, omnichannel support to high-value customers and leading brands, ensuring timely resolutions and strong customer satisfaction. This is a high-ownership role that requires technical curiosity, empathy, structured problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Responsibilities: Take complete ownership of customer-reported issues and drive resolution within defined SLAs. Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions or workarounds. Act as the voice of the customer while collaborating with internal Engineering, Product, and other cross-functional teams. Escalate complex issues following defined processes and ensure transparent communication throughout the lifecycle. Provide prompt, accurate, and actionable updates to customers across channels (email, chat, calls, etc.). Create and maintain documentation, including FAQs and knowledge base articles. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, ensuring proper tracking and closure of all issues. Support high-MRR customers and reputed global brands, delivering a premium support experience. Qualifications Must-have skills & experience: 1-6 years of experience in a customer-facing or technical support role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong clarity and structure. Strong customer empathy and a solution-oriented mindset. Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new tools, products, and technologies. Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. Understanding the basics of networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Willingness to work in rotational shifts (including night shifts) as part of a 6-12 month rotation cycle. Good-to-have skills & experience: Experience in a SaaS product company, preferably in domains aligned with our product suite. Basic knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack). Working knowledge of the SaaS business model and ecosystem. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Responsibilities

The role involves taking complete ownership of customer-reported technical issues, driving resolution within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and diagnosing problems to implement effective solutions or workarounds. This position requires acting as the voice of the customer by collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams while providing prompt, accurate updates across all support channels.