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Merchant Activation Specialist

Swoon
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Title: Merchant Activation Specialist

Location: 100% Remote – Midwest, Texas, or Northeast preferred (open to all U.S. locations)

Duration: 6mos to start likely extensions

Pay Rate:$26.60/hr W2 Benefits


Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Merchant Activation Specialist to join our team and support a fast-moving project. As we expand a new program nationwide, this role will be critical in onboarding and activating merchants to ensure a seamless experience.


Key Responsibilities:

• Guide merchants through the onboarding and activation process

• Conduct outreach via phone and email to support merchant activation

• Manage and maintain merchant data using Google Sheets and other tracking tools

• Source high-quality images to represent merchant offerings

• Assist with shipping materials via UPS if needed

• Identify and resolve activation issues efficiently

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance workflow


Qualifications (Required):

• Experience in fast-paced, execution-focused roles (e.g., operations or customer service)

• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and data tracking tools

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently


Qualifications (Desired):

• Experience in merchant onboarding or B2B support

• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-changing environments

Salary : $27

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