Feature Activation Specialist
Help salons thrive by onboarding, activating, and launching key Phorest features that power business growth.
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Hiring Location
This is a remote position. We are accepting applications from candidates in the following locations for this exciting opportunity:
USA: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah
Canada: Ontario, Quebec
About Phorest
Phorest powers over 11,000 hair, beauty, and medi-spa businesses using our software across the globe. Our ambition is bold: to capture 25% of the global market — one million salons and medi-spas, and a billion-dollar company.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking to add a new member to our team. You’ll join a group of highly motivated individuals working together to help scale Phorest even faster.
The Opportunity
As a Feature Activation Specialist at Phorest, you’ll play a pivotal role within our North American Onboarding team, helping salons get set up for success from day one. Acting as a key bridge between technical setup and customer experience, you’ll guide new clients through critical onboarding milestones — from account provisioning and payment setup to salon-branded app launches and feature activation.
You’ll be the first point of contact for many new customers, creating a seamless and high-touch onboarding experience while ensuring every salon is fully configured and ready to thrive on Phorest.
This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where no two days are the same. You’ll manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, partner cross-functionally with internal teams, and work directly with salon owners to drive engagement, confidence, and platform adoption.
What You’ll Do
Account Provisioning & Onboarding
Serve as the first point of contact for newly signed salons, launching the onboarding journey with a welcoming and proactive experience
Review setup forms and business information to ensure accounts are fully prepared for implementation
Create and configure Phorest accounts, troubleshoot access issues, and verify system readiness
Coordinate onboarding intro calls promptly to maintain momentum and engagement
Monitor onboarding progress and proactively re-engage unresponsive accounts to prevent delays
Phorest Pay & Hardware Setup
Coordinate the ordering and delivery of Phorest Pay terminals ahead of go-live dates
Configure payment processing settings and support clients with account setup
Assist salons with terminal activation and adoption, providing troubleshooting and guidance where needed
Salon-Branded Apps
Manage the end-to-end salon-branded app setup process
Act as the primary liaison between salons and internal technical teams
Guide customers through branding asset submission and app launch preparation
Support salons during launch to drive engagement and feature adoption
Feature Activation & System Readiness
Configure and activate key platform features including Ads Manager, Premium Consultation, and Staff Performance tools
Process technical administrative requests such as Change of Ownership and bandwidth verification forms
Support high-tier onboarding setups to ensure data accuracy and a smooth client experience
Who You Are
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Customer-focused with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proactive, responsive, and confident navigating technical and operational conversations
Curious and detail-oriented, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and uncover customer needs
Empathetic, resilient, and calm under pressure
Someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships, and is motivated by helping customers succeed
Excited by the intersection of technology, customer experience, and operational excellence
Benefits
🧘 Phorest currently offers a range of fully employer-paid benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, an EAP, and wellness perks.
💰 Employees also have access to optional extras, such as a 401(k) and a range of upgraded insurance options.
🤓 Career development is important to us. We even have our own in-house Learning and Development/Business coach and many online resources including LinkedIn learning.
😎 We like to have fun, build camaraderie through regular social events.
👯 Phorest also encourages Employee Resource Groups, you will have the opportunity to join or champion a club, society, or group.
Phorest is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
- Locations
- Canada, USA
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
We believe you will like it here
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Innovation at Scale
Phorest is at the forefront of technological innovation. Join us and work on cutting-edge projects that challenge you to think outside the box and bring your boldest ideas to life.
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Meaningful Impact
Your work at Phorest will impact millions of users in the beauty industry. From small salons to large enterprises, your contributions will shape how businesses operate and thrive.
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Collaborative Environment
We believe in the power of collaboration. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that fosters a culture of learning and growth.
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Flexibility
We understand the importance of work-life balance. With flexible work arrangements, you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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We Grow Our Own Timber
At Phorest, your development matters. We provide ample opportunities for skill enhancement, career advancement, and attending industry events like ShipitCon.
A unique company culture
Our corporate culture reflects our character and personality as a business. When we ask our team what they enjoy most about Phorest and their job, our culture has almost always been the answer.
And at Phorest, everyone has a role to play in shaping and nurturing that culture. We radiate positivity. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to be fully involved at work. :)
About Phorest
Phorest is more than a software company. We’re a community of people united by a shared mission to help build a stronger and more resilient Beauty industry. While our platform supports salons around the world, it’s our people who bring that mission to life every day.
Founded in 2002, Phorest has grown into a place where people can do meaningful work, learn from one another and make a real impact. We believe in developing our own talent, supporting personal and professional growth and creating an environment where everyone has the space to thrive. Collaboration, mentorship and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work.
At Phorest, we’re driven by purpose, grounded in our values and proud to play a part in shaping the future of the industry, together with the community we serve.