Customer Support Executive
Zepto
About the role
Zepto, founded in 2021, has quickly become one of Indiaβs most dynamic rapidβcommerce platforms. With a mission to save time for millions of customers, the company operates a network of hyperβlocal fulfillment hubs across more than 50 cities, delivering a catalog of over 45,000 products in minutes. Backed by leading investors and a techβfirst mindset, Zepto blends cuttingβedge logistics, AIβdriven demand forecasting, and a customerβcentric culture to redefine everyday shopping.
The Customer Experience team is the front line of this mission. As a Customer Support Executive, you will be the voice that turns a frustrated shopper into a loyal advocate. You will handle inbound calls, liveβchat, and email queries related to order status, delivery issues, payments, refunds, cancellations, and product discrepancies.
The role demands quick thinking, empathy, and the ability to juggle multiple platforms while maintaining high CSAT scores.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to customer queries across phone, chat, and email channels with professionalism and speed.
- Investigate and resolve issues concerning delayed deliveries, payment failures, refunds, and damaged or missing items.
- Coordinate with delivery partners, store operations, and internal teams to ensure timely issue closure.
- Accurately log all interactions and resolutions in the CRM system.
- Process eligible refunds, replacements, and cancellations as per company policy.
- Meet or exceed targets for CSAT, response time, and productivity.
- Escalate complex cases to senior support or specialized teams.
- Stay updated on product catalog, pricing, and policy changes to provide correct information.
- Contribute to knowledgeβbase articles and process improvements.
- Adhere to SOPs, SLAs, and company guidelines at all times.
Tech Stack & Tools: The role primarily uses CRM platforms such as Freshdesk or Zoho Desk, ticketing systems, orderβmanagement dashboards, and communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack. Basic proficiency in MS Office and spreadsheet analysis is also beneficial.
Growth Path: High performers can progress to Senior Customer Support Executive, Team Lead, and eventually Operations Manager or Product Support Specialist, with opportunities to move into analytics or strategy roles within Zeptoβs fastβgrowing ecosystem.
Why Join Zepto?: Working at Zepto offers exposure to a hyperβscale startup environment where decisions are dataβdriven and impact is visible instantly. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture, rapid career progression, and the chance to shape the future of instant commerce in India. The company also provides flexible shift patterns, learning budgets, and a vibrant workplace that celebrates innovation and customer obsession.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Educational Qualification: Any graduate or undergraduate (10+2) from any stream. No specific branch requirement. Minimum academic performance of 60% is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates from any batch year are eligible. No active backlogs at the time of joining. Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online Aptitude & Logical Reasoning Test
- Round 2: Technical/Domain Interview focusing on Customer Service scenarios and CRM usage
- Round 3: HR Interview assessing cultural fit and motivation
Prep kit
19 resourcesStudy material 3
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
Explain OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) principles with real-world examples in Customer Service. Answer
What is the time and space complexity of QuickSort vs MergeSort? Answer
Explain the difference between SQL Indexing (B-Tree vs Hash) and when not to use an index. Answer
What happens under the hood when you enter a URL in a browser? Answer
What is the difference between REST and GraphQL APIs? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Zepto's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Customer Service directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.