About the job :
The Onboarding Specialist is a critical role responsible for ensuring the seamless onboarding and successful launch of clients on our SaaS e-commerce platform. This role involves acting as a technical expert, managing a portfolio of projects, and delivering a high-quality onboarding experience within specified time and budget constraints. The successful candidate will work with a range of clients, from mid-market self-service to enterprise-level, setting appropriate expectations, improving processes, and ensuring consistent client : & Technical Expertise :
- Serve as a platform expert and technical subject matter expert during the onboarding phase, addressing client queries related to software, data feeds, APIs, and FTP protocols.
- Provide actionable feedback to the Product Management team regarding feature improvements and product enhancements.
- Create additional client-facing resources such as training videos and webinars; contribute to internal cross-training Onboarding :
- Set up, configure, and optimize customer accounts to meet individual client needs.
- Conduct tailored training sessions for client user groups using established onboarding methodologies.
- Handle configuration and troubleshooting during the onboarding process to ensure smooth implementation.
- Transition clients seamlessly to the Support team & Communication :
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Customer Success Managers (CSMs), and Account Strategy Managers (ASMs) to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and resolve any blockers.
- Stay actively updated on project statuses to maintain progress and avoid delays.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical :
- Fluency in both written and spoken English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
- Solid understanding and / or hands-on experience with API integrations (REST and SOAP).
- Familiarity with product data feed formats such as XML, TXT, CSV, and JSON, along with experience working with FTP protocols.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and HTML.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in SaaS onboarding or implementation roles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive and positive attitude.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Experience in developing and delivering software training programs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, as well as presentation Qualifications :
- Prior experience guiding API integrations from a technical or functional standpoint.
- Exposure to enterprise-level clients and a solid understanding of the e-commerce industry.
- Familiarity with remote training tools and platforms.
- Project Management experience or relevant certifications (e., PMP, Prince2) would be a strong advantage
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