Helpdesk Associate
Job Description
About the Helpdesk Associate Position
Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and possess a knack for troubleshooting technical issues? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Helpdesk Associate position!
Become the Voice of Our Brand
As a Helpdesk Associate, you’ll be the friendly face and helpful voice of our company, directly impacting customer loyalty and satisfaction. You’ll be providing Tier 1 support to our valued small and midsize business customers, primarily focusing on troubleshooting our Linxup devices to ensure seamless service.
Your day-to-day will involve:
- Answering customer inquiries via phone, chat, email, and cases.
- Providing clear, concise, and helpful solutions to technical issues.
- Building rapport with customers and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance their experience.
- Documenting all interactions accurately for business use.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating Effectively: Master the art of communicating with customers across various channels (phone, chat, email).
- Exceptional Customer Service: Greet customers warmly and provide solutions that exceeds their expectations.
- Problem Solving: Clarify customer needs, effectively troubleshoot issues, and provide first-contact resolutions whenever possible.
- Customer Education: Ensure customers understand the solutions provided and equip them with the knowledge to prevent future issues.
- De-escalation Master: Employ active listening and positive communication to resolve challenging situations.
- Technical Expertise: Provide top-notch technical support for all Linxup products, cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Customer Retention: Go the extra mile to retain customers considering ending their Linxup service.
- Revenue Generation: Identify opportunities to increase revenue by educating customers on new and existing product offerings.
- Other duties as assigned to support the team and the business.
Qualifications We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals with:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of exceptional customer service.
- Strong technical aptitude and/or experience in troubleshooting technical problems.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic training environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A strong work ethic, and an ability to adapt to changes and think critically.
- A positive attitude and ability to tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of each customer.
- Proficient typing skills.
- Flexibility to work a schedule that includes some Saturdays (with a weekday off).
Work Environment and Remote Work Requirements
This position offers the flexibility to work remotely! You’ll need a dedicated, private workspace in your home to ensure productivity and the security of customer information. A reliable internet connection is also essential to support VoIP phone systems, internal systems, and video conferencing.
Our schedule is Monday-Saturday, but if assigned a Saturday shift, you’ll receive a scheduled day off between Tuesday-Friday. We believe in work/life balance to achieve maximum professional and personal performance.
Compensation and Benefits
We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive hourly pay with monthly bonus potential.
- Generous paid time off (20 Flex Days).
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