Merchant Customer Service Specialist

Join Our Team as a Merchant Customer Service Specialist Solve Problems. Support Businesses. Love What You Do. If you're someone who thrives on figuring things out, helping others, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, we want to meet you. This is a fast-moving, high-impact role where no two days look the same and your work truly matters. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, high-quality support to merchants by responding to inquiries across multiple service channels (calls, emails, shared inboxes, and CRM tickets), ensuring efficient routing and timely resolution Support merchant onboarding by verifying account setup, complex pricing, and banking information Review customer files for accuracy, completeness and verify underwriting criteria Monitor and address account activity including disputes, chargebacks, compliance items, and processing alerts Understand your role as defined by the three lines of defense to maintain a compliance culture that includes risk management processes Build strong relationships by understanding merchant needs, asking thoughtful questions, and identifying opportunities to enhance services Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to payment processing systems, terminals, and eCommerce platforms Perform additional duties and special projects assigned Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience in an office setting. Merchant Services or Payments experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Teams; CRM experience a plus. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Analytical thinking with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. Ability to prioritize a changing workload in a fast-paced environment. Self‑motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Willingness to travel locally to merchant locations as needed. What We Offer Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Career growth and development opportunities A supportive, inclusive team environment The chance to make a real impact Chesapeake Payment Systems, a division of Chesapeake Bank, is a leading merchant acquirer based in Williamsburg, Virginia, delivering seamless card, ACH, gift, and loyalty payment solutions to businesses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Bank