Customer Support Specialist
Budget / Salary$41,500–49,800
TypeFull-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted2 hours ago
Be essential at Cars Commerce
At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don't take our word for it. We are proud to be named one of Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago and across the U.S. Ready to make your mark? Join a team that's driving real change in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities include:
Develop an expertise in Cars Commerce products and services and the initiative to take an active role in sharing this knowledge with customers
Achieve individual and team service level goals
Track and document all customer inquiries and resolutions in SalesForce.com
Identify and escalate necessary customer inquiries and issues to Tier 2 Support, Product and Technical Support teams
Assist with various tasks and inquiries from our customers including dealers and/or consumers and internal customers
Perform other related duties, as appropriate to further the success of the Customer Support Team and/or Operations Department
REQUIRED SKILLS
Customer focused with a positive attitude and the ability to work with non-technical customers and a diverse customer base
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrates accountability for issue resolution and customer empathy
Strong work ethic and enjoys being part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Able to solve problems quickly and creatively
Knowledge of the MS Office and Windows required with greater technical aptitude preferred
Familiarity with online media and tools preferred
Able to learn quickly and adapt to change
Uses sound judgement and professionalism
Ability to work independently and deliver high quality work
Flexibility to work weekend and/or evening work shifts
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Prior customer service experience or service industries experience preferred
College degree preferred or minimum of one-year work experience required
Salary Range$41,500.00-49,800.00Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!
For US-based Positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applicants: Click here to review our Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.
Originally posted on Himalayas
At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don't take our word for it. We are proud to be named one of Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago and across the U.S. Ready to make your mark? Join a team that's driving real change in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities include:
Develop an expertise in Cars Commerce products and services and the initiative to take an active role in sharing this knowledge with customers
Achieve individual and team service level goals
Track and document all customer inquiries and resolutions in SalesForce.com
Identify and escalate necessary customer inquiries and issues to Tier 2 Support, Product and Technical Support teams
Assist with various tasks and inquiries from our customers including dealers and/or consumers and internal customers
Perform other related duties, as appropriate to further the success of the Customer Support Team and/or Operations Department
REQUIRED SKILLS
Customer focused with a positive attitude and the ability to work with non-technical customers and a diverse customer base
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrates accountability for issue resolution and customer empathy
Strong work ethic and enjoys being part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Able to solve problems quickly and creatively
Knowledge of the MS Office and Windows required with greater technical aptitude preferred
Familiarity with online media and tools preferred
Able to learn quickly and adapt to change
Uses sound judgement and professionalism
Ability to work independently and deliver high quality work
Flexibility to work weekend and/or evening work shifts
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Prior customer service experience or service industries experience preferred
College degree preferred or minimum of one-year work experience required
Salary Range$41,500.00-49,800.00Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!
For US-based Positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applicants: Click here to review our Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.
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