eCommerce & Marketplaces
Customer support

+35% resource efficiency for refurbished smartphones marketplace

Everhelp helped the refurbished smartphones’ eCommerce platform replace a fixed-headcount support model with a more flexible team setup, ready to scale up and down with the ticket volume, delivering 35% greater resource efficiency and a 4.5/5 CSAT score in the process.
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+35% resource efficiency for refurbished smartphones marketplace
key metrics

Productivity

+50%

CSAT

4.5/5

Location

Finland

Languages

Multilingual support

Channels

WhatsApp, email

Tools

Zoomshift for collaboration

Services

Customer support

Team size

3 full-time agents & 6 part-time agents

Refurbished Smartphones’ eCommerce Platform 

The client is the leading European online destination for buying and selling refurbished smartphones. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, their mission is to make refurbished electronics mainstream by providing a safe, affordable, and sustainable alternative to buying new electronics. They serve over 2 million customers across 15 European countries and offer products such as iPhones and iPads, expecting to further expand their offerings throughout 2026.

Who's Everhelp?

Everhelp is a Result-as-a-Service ecosystem for customer support outsourcing. We believe great support drives real outcomes, and we deliver just that. That’s why, instead of offering standardized service packages, we first align with each client on their desired targets and then assemble a system of processes, trained agents, and AI technology to reach them.

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Since our founding in 2021, we've scaled from 5 employees to 1,000+ agents across 4 continents. We've worked with 125+ clients and received 8 industry awards, which include (but aren’t limited to):

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  • №13 rank on Clutch's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list
  • A Gold Stevie® Award as a Customer Service Outsourcing Provider of the Year
  • A Silver Stevie® Award for the Best Use of Technology in Customer Service. 

As we moved to a more complex human + AI support model, Evly, our proprietary AI customer service agent, has become a core part of our operation. Built on everything we've learned about delivering exceptional customer experiences and paired with our expert agents, it helps clients:

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  • Respond in under 45 seconds, 24/7, in 30+ languages (90+ with AI)
  • Resolve up to 85% of routine requests through automation
  • Achieve 83%+ CSAT and 76% first contact resolution
  • Maintain a 96% service quality score on ISO 27001 and PCI DSS-certified, GDPR-compliant infrastructure.

Our mission is simple: to turn your support operations into a real growth driver for your business. 

The Challenge: Adapting Support to Seasonal Volume Shifts

The client previously had a large, in-house customer service team with a fixed headcount. However, since their business is seasonal, they wanted to:

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  • Have more flexible staffing models for quick and easy ramp-ups and downs
  • Prevent overstaffing during low seasons and understaffing during peak periods
  • Сover evening and weekend shifts

Our Solution: Flexible Team of Agents That Scales for Peak Seasons 

Having analyzed the client’s request, our support team leads have:

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  • Hired 3 core agents to work on support tickets during low seasons
  • Sourced 6 part-time support representatives for the peak season ramp-up
  • Formed a rescue team of agents for shifts during extra hours
  • Established a 2-week-notice scheduling system, allowing the client to plan their support capacity more closely to their actual support needs.

The Results

Metric What EverHelp has achieved
Ramp-up speed +64% faster
Cost per resolution 77% decreased
Productivity +50%
Resource optimization +35%
CSAT (target 4.4+) 4.5/5

Everhelp has brought both cost-efficiency and operational flexibility into our support system. We can now add resources on short notice when needed and also ramp them down on short notice. And we have been able to add capacity to evenings and weekends. This has had a significant impact on the stability of our response times and service satisfaction.

Marja Murremaki

Head of Customer Support

Looking Ahead

In our continued collaboration, we want to: 

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  • Expand the client’s existing team of support agents by transitioning them from an outstaff hourly model to a full-time partnership. 
  • Continue providing them with insights into the service improvement opportunities they have
  • Extend their services to include more proactive support outreach. 

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FAQ

Why did the client decide to move away from their in-house support team?

The client had a large internal team with a fixed headcount, which made it difficult to adapt to their seasonal business cycles. They needed a model that could scale up quickly during peak periods and scale back down during slower seasons — without the cost burden of permanent overstaffing. They also lacked coverage for evening and weekend shifts.

How did EverHelp structure the support team to handle seasonal demand?

EverHelp built a flexible, layered team: 3 core agents handled tickets during low seasons, 6 part-time agents were brought in for peak ramp-ups, and a dedicated rescue team covered extra-hours shifts. A 2-week-notice scheduling system was introduced so the client could plan staffing capacity closer to their actual ticket volume.

What measurable results did EverHelp deliver?

The partnership produced strong outcomes across all key metrics — ramp-up speed improved by 64%, cost per resolution dropped by 77%, productivity increased by 50%, and resource optimization improved by 35%. The client also achieved a CSAT score of 4.5/5, exceeding their target of 4.4.

How quickly can businesses expect to see improvements in CSAT after onboarding EverHelp?

Most clients see measurable CSAT improvements within the first 1–2 months. EverHelp's structured onboarding and training processes help agents quickly get up to speed on the product, brand tone, and customer expectations. Data-driven quality monitoring begins from day one, and in many cases, clients notice gains even in the first few weeks.

How much time does a client's internal team need to invest in the onboarding process?

Very little. Onboarding typically takes about 4 weeks, but requires minimal involvement from the client's side. EverHelp manages the full process — kickoff and alignment, integration, knowledge transfer, and shadowing — with the client's team only needed for key approvals and critical guidance.

Does EverHelp go beyond ticket handling, and what strategic value does it bring?

Yes. EverHelp acts as a strategic partner, not just a support vendor. This includes providing CX and business recommendations around cancellations, refunds, and billing; identifying workflow bottlenecks and process improvement opportunities; and delivering regular reporting and trend analysis to help clients make informed product and service decisions.

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Testimonials

See what our clients have to say about the way we handled their support.

I was impressed with their flexibility and speed. EverHelp assembled a team in a matter of days, set up clear automated and standardized processes, and immediately brought our SLAs to a whole new level.

Craig Whitmer
Vice President at Grubhub

EverHelp has quickly understood our business and adapted to our way of working. Their team felt more like an extension of ours than an outside vendor.

Jonathan Roth
Vice President at Portage Point Partners

Thanks to the efforts of EverHelp, our customer satisfaction increased significantly and we achieved a 4.8/5 rating on product review platforms.

Taylor Owen
Senior Manager at Airtable

In over 30 years of entrepreneurship, I have rarely worked with a team this professional and responsive.

Rod Williams
Executive Co-Founder & CEO at MacWilco Entertainment

I was impressed with their flexibility and speed. EverHelp assembled a team in a matter of days, set up clear automated and standardized processes, and immediately brought our SLAs to a whole new level.

Craig Whitmer
Vice President at Grubhub

EverHelp has quickly understood our business and adapted to our way of working. Their team felt more like an extension of ours than an outside vendor.

Jonathan Roth
Vice President at Portage Point Partners

Thanks to the efforts of EverHelp, our customer satisfaction increased significantly and we achieved a 4.8/5 rating on product review platforms.

Taylor Owen
Senior Manager at Airtable

In over 30 years of entrepreneurship, I have rarely worked with a team this professional and responsive.

Rod Williams
Executive Co-Founder & CEO at MacWilco Entertainment