Tier 1 Technical Support Representative (REMOTE IOWA)
Aureon · West Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Perform inbound telephone support as scheduled.
- Ensure customer questions are answered completely in a professional, caring, and responsive manner.
- Complete commitments to research and follow-up on customer issues.
- Resolve open issues and log each contact in the appropriate ticketing system.
- Perform e-mail and chat support as scheduled.
- Answer and address all assigned messages or contacts.
- Enter customer information and resolution in the appropriate ticketing system.
- Strive to improve cognitive and customer service skills through continuous learning.
- Read, review, and understand support resources provided by the contact center and its clients.
- Attend and complete all assigned training classes.
- Assist and educate customers with inquiries related to hardware, software, wireless communications, OTAP, account management, installation, and best practices.
- Focus on quality and customer satisfaction in all interactions.
- Document customer interactions thoroughly.
- Handle inquiries related to hardware, software, wireless communications, OTAP, account management, upgrades, online orders, and industry events.
- Be willing to advocate on behalf of and represent the Voice of the Customer.
- Research and prepare detailed escalations to second-level support.
- Manage and follow up on open issues as needed.
- Participate in project work that includes long and short-term initiatives.
What Can Aureon Offer You?
- Opportunities for professional growth, development, and advancement within the organization.
- A 100% remote working employment model.
- Shift differential pay applied to evening and weekend shifts.
- Comprehensive training on hardware and software applications for qualified applicants.
- Knowledge and experience relating to basic computer applications.
- A competitive compensation and full benefits package for full-time employees.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans, 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, superiors, and business contacts.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including strong listening skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on Internet knowledge.
- One to two years of experience troubleshooting hardware and/or software, either remotely or onsite.
- Experience working in a customer support center.
- Experience working with mobile communications.
- Experience working with transportation.
- Experience with accounting or accounts receivable.
- Dependability, adaptability, and flexibility.
- Basic math skills.
- Creative thinking and reasoning ability.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Primarily indoor work in an office environment.
- Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualizing of computer screens.
- No unusual physical requirements.