Remote
US
$85K–$144K
🤝Customer Success
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At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers. Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
We're looking for a Customer Experience Specialist who thrives in the bustle of retail and is ready to bring a blend of critical thinking and proactive energy to our team. The role isn’t just about fielding Retailer inquiries; it’s about diving deep into each interaction with genuine curiosity, crafting personalized experiences, and sharpening our service with your insights on trends and user needs. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, quickly resolving issues with a clear mind and a considerate approach, always prioritizing the end user and enriching our community with each conversation. If you excel in communication and are driven by a desire to solve problems with empathy and resourcefulness, let's make a lasting impact together.
The CX Retail team is at the core of Instacart’s Retailer support network. We work directly with Retailers to resolve their unique challenges, provide tailored solutions, and elevate their business results. Our team's approach is centered on clear communication, operational precision, and scalable improvements. By aligning with Retail leaders and internal stakeholders, we drive success for our partners and Instacart.
Promptly address Retailer inquiries through various communication channels (email, phone, etc.), maintaining a positive and empathetic tone.Engage with varying levels of leadership at Retailers/external parties, ensuring professionalism and clarity in all communication.Provide detailed and accurate information about products, services, and policies, guiding Retailers through solutions for concerns or issues.Record and document all interactions thoroughly, ensuring clear communication and feedback are shared with relevant internal teams to improve support processes.Diagnose Retailer pain points and provide effective, resourceful solutions tailored to their specific needs.Collaborate with internal teams, including Product, Trust & Safety, and Engineering, to escalate and resolve complex Retail requests promptly.Monitor trends and recurring concerns in Retailer communications to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.Serve as a subject matter expert on the Retail Pillar's products, services, and processes, staying continuously informed about updates or changes.Proactively build relationships with Retailer teams, fostering trust and partnership to ensure a seamless experience with Instacart.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent1+ years with troubleshooting customer issuesExperience in handling multi-channel communication platforms (phone, email)Familiarity with CRM systems or other tools for managing customer interactionsExceptional communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate problems and arrive at effective solutions
Preferred Qualifications
A self-starter attitude with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independentlyA keen understanding of customer service principles, with a mindset of serving generously and anticipating the needs of othersNatural curiosity to understand retail partner needs and proactively shape outcomes that benefit all stakeholdersA solution-oriented approach when navigating complex scenarios and engaging with external partnersUnderstanding of e-commerce platforms for online retail operationsStrong interpersonal skills that foster relationships and build trust with both internal teams and external clients
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
USD 21 - 22
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Wellness Programs
Mental Health Benefits
Fitness Stipend
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Equity / RSUs
Financial Planning
Student Loan Assistance
Fertility Benefits
Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
Sabbatical
Home Office Stipend
Learning & Development Budget
US employees can work remotely from any state except Alaska and the US Territories, and Canadian employees from Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. Instacart has no return-to-office date, though a small set of roles such as Workplace Managers, IT, and Regional Ops must work from a specific location or time zone.
Yes. Instacart keeps offices in San Francisco (its headquarters), Toronto, and New York City, and they are open to all employees to drop in whenever they choose. Working from an office is optional for most roles under the Flex First model.
Through Team Jams, in-person gatherings held a few times a year at the team, department, or company level, plus company-wide events. Attendance is optional and Instacart covers all travel expenses for these get-togethers.
Flex First includes a stipend to outfit your work-from-home setup and monthly internet reimbursements. Employees also get a monthly $100 personal wellness stipend, or the local equivalent, on top of the setup support.
Recent openings skew heavily toward engineering, machine learning, and data science, alongside product, sales, finance, and people teams. Most postings are listed as remote across the United States and Canada, often as paired US and Canadian listings for the same role.
Internet Stipend
Employee Product Discount
Charity Matching
Volunteer Time Off
Employee Resource Groups
