Onboarding Specialist

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Syndigo

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Onboarding Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for new clients, guiding them through the syndication platform setup process via email and virtual meetings. They are responsible for tracking onboarding progress, maintaining accurate documentation in Salesforce, and ensuring clients meet their Time to First Value goals.

Qualifications

The Onboarding Specialist role requires 0-2 years of experience in customer service or technology-related fields. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have an aptitude for learning technology. Experience with Salesforce or Churn Zero is a plus, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment is essential.

Job Description

Syndigo powers the continual flow of data and content throughout the entire commerce ecosystem— accelerating delivery of accurate and compelling information that increases sales on every shelf. We are the recognized leader in software and services for the management of master data, product information, digital assets, and content syndication and analytics across industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement, oil & gas, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products.

Syndigo serves the industry’s largest two-sided network, connecting more than 50,000 global users across 12,000+ global brands with more than 1,750 global retailers.

Basically, we're the people that deliver the rich, accurate product content that helps consumers shop online with confidence, and helps brands and retailers operate efficient product supply chains. We cannot do all of this without our amazing employees who make the magic happen here at Syndigo. As we continue to grow, we’re always looking to identify talented individuals to join our team.

**This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in office at our Chicago location**

The Onboarding Specialist is responsible for supporting a high volume of low-complexity onboarding cases for new clients using Syndigo’s syndication platform. This role serves as a primary point of contact for our syndication essentials onboarding engagements, ensuring clients are successfully set up and guided to the appropriate training resources.

The Onboarding Specialist focuses on executing defined onboarding processes efficiently and consistently, with an emphasis on responsiveness, accuracy, and customer experience. With support and guidance from senior team members, this role helps accelerate clients’ Time to First Value (TTFV) while ensuring clients feel confident in their abilities to successfully work with the Syndigo platform and syndicate to their designated recipients.

Typical onboarding timelines range from 4 to 6 weeks.

HOW WE’LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY

  • Serve as the primary onboarding contact syndication clients
  • Set up client accounts in Syndigo’s syndication platform following documented processes
  • Guide clients through onboarding via email and virtual meetings
  • Direct clients to standard training materials and self-service resources
  • Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate documentation in Salesforce and Churn Zero
  • Identify basic issues or risks and escalate more complex topics appropriately
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Support, Product, Commercial) as needed
  • Meet defined SLAs and productivity targets for case volume and timelines

WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU 

  • 0–2 years of experience in customer service, onboarding, or technology-related roles
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Bookings)
  • Salesforce experience preferred, but not required
  • Churn Zero experience preferred, but not required
  • Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
  • Curiosity and aptitude for learning technology or SaaS platforms
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization and time management in a high-volume environment
  • Ability to follow defined processes and workflows
  • Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance

Your individual compensation within the budgeted salary range is determined based on your skills, education, experience, and internal equity. 

For full-time U.S. based-employees, we offer competitive health insurance benefits, PTO and volunteer time off, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, parental and adoption leave, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Budgeted Salary Range is:$58,000—$62,000 USD

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating.

Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it’s how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful! 

All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth! 

GDPR/CCPA

Syndigo, to process applications, holds onto data for a "reasonable time" after applications are submitted. This data is stored for Syndigo's internal use by HR/Recruiting Staff only. Verified requests for data deletion and exports will be completed upon request.

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Syndigo

Syndigo is a leader in PXM, MDM, and PIM, providing AI-native data management product experiences for brands, retailers, and their customers. With the most extensive integrated network of content distribution available, Syndigo is the single solution for the journey to data confidence and success. Whether an enterprise needs to establish a “single source of data truth” within the organization or distribute it to an external network for more efficient commerce, Syndigo is the partner to make it happen. Syndigo serves over 12,000 global enterprises in key sectors such as grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement/DIY, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, energy, and healthcare. Learn more at www.syndigo.com
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