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Full-Service Customer Support for a Global Subscription Box Company

Project Overview

In early 2020, we partnered with a fast-growing subscription box company that curated and delivered monthly lifestyle boxes containing eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and artisanal products. As their global customer base expanded rapidly, so did their need for reliable and responsive general support services.

They approached us with a challenge — their in-house support team was overwhelmed and unable to meet the expectations of a global audience. Language barriers, delayed response times, and inconsistent service quality were hurting their brand image. That’s when our team stepped in with a mission: Transform their customer experience into a strength and a competitive advantage.

Project Objectives

Our Support Strategy

To meet the company’s growing demands and global coverage, we developed a comprehensive support model tailored to subscription-based businesses.

Project Info

  • 📂 Category:

    General Support

  • 🕒 Duration:

    2020 – Present

  • 🌍 Client Location:

    UK (serving global markets including USA, Canada, Australia)

  • 🔧 Services:

    Multilingual Customer Support, Subscription Management, Shipment Tracking, Billing Issues, Feedback Collection, Technical Helpdesk

1. Multilingual Agent Deployment

Since the company catered to customers in over 20 countries, we built a team fluent in English, French, Spanish, and German. These agents were native or fluent speakers, trained to understand cultural nuances and local idioms to make communication more natural and personalized.

This localization strategy significantly improved rapport with customers and helped us gain trust across borders.

2. Subscription Management Excellence

Our agents were trained to:

  • Help customers choose subscription plans that best suited their needs.
  • Assist with upgrades, pauses, or cancellations.
  • Explain billing cycles and renewal timelines clearly.
  • Handle prorated charges and refund policies.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with auto-renewals and expired payment methods.

We used CRM platforms like Gorgias and Zoho Desk, fully integrated with the client's Shopify store, for real-time access to order and subscription data.

3. Delivery and Tracking Support

For customers anxiously awaiting their monthly box, shipping transparency was critical. We:

  • Provided real-time tracking updates using integrations with AfterShip and ShipStation.
  • Set up automated email triggers with tracking numbers.
  • Assisted with delivery exceptions, lost packages, and customs delays.

This proactive communication minimized anxiety and reduced the need for customers to follow up repeatedly.

4. Proactive Feedback Collection

To continuously improve the customer journey, we added a proactive feedback loop:

  • Follow-up emails post-delivery.
  • Quick CSAT surveys after resolved tickets.
  • Tracking of recurring complaints (e.g., damaged items, late boxes).

This allowed our client to fix systemic issues and maintain high retention rates.

5. Technical Troubleshooting

Customers occasionally faced technical problems such as:

  • Errors while signing up.
  • Payment failures.
  • Login issues with member portals.

We set up a tiered support structure:

  • Tier 1 handled common issues.
  • Tier 2 escalated complex technical queries to the internal dev team.

Results Achieved

MetricBeforeAfter (within 6 months)
Avg. Response Time24 hours5 hours
CSAT Score78%96%
Ticket Backlog850+ tickets<50 tickets
Refund Request Resolution5-7 days48 hours
Subscription Retention62%81%
Multilingual Support AccuracyN/A98% Satisfaction by Region