Lead Technical Service Representative
LATICRETE International · Sterling Heights, MI · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Lead Technical Services Representative at LATICRESET International supports the installation and use of physical building materials. They interact with a variety of stakeholders including architects, contractors, distributors, specifiers, engineers, homeowners, and internal customers. The role involves providing technical services through various communication channels, handling customer complaints, coordinating job site visits, and assisting in training and workload balancing.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical services to architects, contractors, distributors, specifiers, engineers, homeowners, and internal customers through phone calls, website chat feature, emails, etc., to provide information on proper material selection, installation methods, and supporting information.
- Investigate and settle customer complaints diplomatically and professionally within authorized limits, place complaint settlement product orders, and check requests.
- Handle cases and inquiries above the Technical Services Representative I and II, coordinate incoming requests for technical support and training with sales and field Technical Representatives, and update complaints in Salesforce as new information is attained.
- Resolve complaints quickly and in a mutually beneficial manner, help the Technical Service Supervisor ensure departmental procedures and adequate internal controls are followed, and assist the supervisor with workload balancing and customer escalations.
- Assist the supervisor to train Technical Service Representatives, prioritize and allocate work, delegate and allocate manageable goals to employees, clearly define project responsibilities and performance expectations, set clear priorities for team and individuals, and assist in implementing or improving initiatives associated with Technical Services.
- Participate in association management with outside service vendors, help design and implement procedures and online tools for vendor supplied products, represent Technical Services in ISO quality system reviews and audits, serve as a subject matter expert for Technical Services Representatives I and II, and assist the supervisor in ensuring performance goals and tasks are met with a constant eye on improvement.
- Manage special projects, housekeeping, and assignments, assist in creating and updating FAQs for inclusion on the website FAQ page, and help DEVOPS develop tools for LATICRESET website for STRATA_HEAT and custom shower pans and drains to aid customers in choosing and ordering products.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Technical Services or comparable industry experience.
- Experience with Salesforce and JD Edwards preferred.
- Strong knowledge of architecture and construction methods.
- Expert knowledge of LATICRESET product lines, applications, construction practices, and materials.
- Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated success solving complex issues.
- Demonstrated success participating on cross-functional project teams.
- Leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Outlook.
- Fluency in a second language, preferred.
- Team cooperation – maintain a positive cooperative attitude with all employees at LATICRESET and all customers (internal and external).
Specialized Skills, Requirements, and Experience
- Physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) repeatedly.
- Physical abilities: Push/pull, stand, sit, twist/bend, squat, climb, and crawl.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible spending
- Life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental insurance
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
N/A