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Platform Support

Platform Support Specialist

Full-timeRemote · Global

Provide expert support across Acuity platform features and functionality. Troubleshoot, resolve, and advocate for users while feeding insights back to the product team.

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Position Overview

The Platform Support Specialist provides expert support across Acuity platform features and functionality. Specialists troubleshoot, resolve, and advocate for users while feeding insights back to the product team.

Success means users get fast, accurate, professional help — and the product team gets a clear picture of what users need.

What You'll Do

Handle Customer Inquiries

Receive, classify, and respond to user questions across support channels.

Troubleshoot Platform Issues

Diagnose and resolve issues across Acuity platform features and functionality.

Document Cases

Record cases, steps taken, and resolutions in structured case documentation.

Guide Users

Help users find the right features and workflows using knowledge-base resources.

Escalate When Needed

Follow escalation procedures for issues requiring deeper technical investigation.

Feed Back Product Insights

Document recurring themes and user feedback for the product team.

Prerequisite Skills

Baseline capabilities expected before applying or before successfully performing the role.

  • Basic computer and internet proficiency.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Customer-service professionalism.
  • Ability to learn software products.
  • Organized note-taking/documentation.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic problem-solving ability.

Desired Skills

Role-specific professional capabilities that strongly support success in this position.

Customer Inquiry Intake

Receive and classify inquiries accurately and efficiently.

Professional Phone & Email Communication

Communicate clearly and professionally in every channel.

Active Listening

Understand the real issue behind each user report.

CRM / Case Documentation

Maintain complete, consistent case records.

Knowledge-Base Use

Leverage documentation to resolve issues quickly.

Basic Technical Troubleshooting

Work through structured troubleshooting steps.

Issue Classification

Categorize issues correctly for tracking and escalation.

Escalation Procedures

Escalate the right issues at the right time.

User Guidance

Walk users to successful outcomes step by step.

Customer Success

Advocate for user outcomes, not just ticket closure.

Professional Follow-Up

Close every loop reliably and courteously.

Product Feedback Documentation

Capture user insights for the product team.

How to Get Certified

If you're still developing the skills required for this role, explore a relevant short-form certification program designed around practical, job-aligned competencies.

Customer Support

Certification builds relevant skills but does not guarantee selection for any role.

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