Expertise Centre Support Agent

Expertise Centre Support Agent

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Descartes SmartCompliance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide top-notch customer support and help users maximise our software's potential.
  • Company: Join a leading tech company revolutionising logistics and supply chain solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and ongoing learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a collaborative team in a modern office environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by helping customers succeed with innovative technology.
  • Qualifications: Experience in logistics or customer service; tech-savvy and eager to learn.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Descartes unites the people and technology that move the world. The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence, and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed. We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions.

We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

Mission — Why This Role Exists

As BoxTop Technologies continues to grow its position as a leading provider of freight, logistics, and supply chain software solutions, we are seeking an Expertise Centre Support Agent to help our customers maximise the value of our platform. This role exists to deliver exceptional customer support, build customer confidence, and ensure users can effectively leverage our software to improve their operational performance.

Outcomes — What Success Looks Like

  • Deliver consistently high-quality customer support, maintaining strong customer satisfaction and response time standards.
  • Develop deep expertise in the BoxTop platform and become a trusted resource for customers and colleagues, providing accurate guidance and effective issue resolution.
  • Reduce recurring customer issues by identifying root causes, documenting solutions, and contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Successfully train and support customers to improve software adoption, utilisation, and user confidence.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams to escalate, track, and resolve complex customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of support processes, documentation, and customer experience initiatives.
  • Maintain strong industry knowledge across freight forwarding and logistics operations to better understand and support customer requirements.

Skills & Competencies — How the Work Gets Done

  • Experience working within the Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain industry.
  • Strong customer service and customer relationship management skills.
  • Interest in technology and the ability to learn software applications quickly.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application-related issues.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confidence delivering user guidance, coaching, and training.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Previous experience supporting software users or business applications is advantageous.
  • Prior experience with BoxTop software is beneficial but not essential.

Culture Add: TEAM Values

  • We value team members who communicate with transparency, sharing information openly and building trust across functions.
  • You bring excellence and expertise to your craft, holding a high bar for quality while continuously improving your skills.
  • You demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes, following through on commitments, and taking responsibility for results.
  • You are driven by metrics, using data and experimentation to inform decisions and deliver measurable impact.

Aptitudes

  • Smart: Able to quickly understand complex systems, connect ideas, and make sound judgments.
  • Curious: Actively seeks to understand customer problems, emerging technologies, and better ways of working.
  • Coachable: Open to feedback, willing to adapt, and continuously improving through learning.

What's in It for You

  • Join one of the UK's best-known and fastest-growing freight software companies with an established reputation and strong market presence.
  • Develop deep expertise in freight technology and become a trusted advisor to customers across the logistics industry.
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of freight forwarding and supply chain operations, expanding both your industry and technical knowledge.
  • Work within a collaborative, customer-focused team where your contribution directly impacts customer success and retention.
  • Enjoy a high-autonomy environment with minimal bureaucracy, modern tools, and a strong focus on delivering value to customers.
  • Be based in modern, air-conditioned offices in Windsor town centre alongside experienced support professionals.
  • Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Access ongoing learning and development opportunities that can support progression.

Location: Windsor, United Kingdom

Join Us

As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators, and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good-way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success.

If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience.

We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Expertise Centre Support Agent employer: Descartes SmartCompliance

Descartes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles and contribute to meaningful customer impact. With a strong focus on career growth, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, team members can thrive in their careers while being part of a mission-driven company that values innovation and sustainability. Located in the UK, this role provides the opportunity to influence regional growth in a large market, supported by a proven onboarding program and a culture that prioritises coaching and shared success.

Descartes SmartCompliance

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Descartes SmartCompliance Recruitment Team

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