Product Support - Data Research Manager

Capital Markets Placement; London; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive information provider in London, Ontario is seeking a Product Support - Data Research Manager to lead a team focused on customer satisfaction through research and analysis. The role requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to data quality, and the ability to simplify complex issues while managing inquiries. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a casual work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous time-off policies

401(k) matching

Annual bonus program

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience building and leading teams.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams conducting research and analysis to resolve customer inquiries.
• Evaluate and institute process efficiencies to improve turnaround time.
• Train and assist employees, maintaining reference and training materials.

Skills

Leadership and management

Customer satisfaction focus

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce.com

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Join our Winning Team as a Product Support - Data Research Manager

Isn\'t it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We\'re more than just a company : We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Product Support team provides top quality support when customers have questions about our products. This critical role manages teams responsible for customer satisfaction through research, analysis, and verification of vehicle history data. A commitment to data quality and continual improvement in a metrics driven environment enable the timely and accurate resolution of inquiries and disputes regarding data displayed through CARFAX products.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days a week in our London office subject to change with future business needs.

What you\'ll be doing

• Lead, manage, organize, and provide daily oversight for teams responsible for conducting internal and external research and analysis to resolve customer disputes and inquiries related to CARFAX products and data.
• Collaborate with Product Support management to maximize efficiency, consistency, quality of work, and provide for an even distribution of workload.
• Evaluate and institute process efficiencies to streamline research avenues to improve turnaround time while reducing costs.
• Responsible for oversight and performance of staff, including reporting, on key metrics to ensure quality, service, and data integrity.
• Safeguard CARFAX\'s Better Business Bureau rating.
• Work with internal teams to improve internal systems, CARFAX products, and the overall customer experience.
• Monitor issues and intervene when necessary to prevent issues from escalating.
• Train, assist, and guide employees, and maintain reference and training materials.
• Identify and analyze trends in customer inquiries for process efficiencies and improved customer experiences.
• Provide feedback loop within company to inform other customer-facing teams and efforts.
• Act as a primary point of escalation and expertise for CARFAX customers and internal personnel seeking Vehicle History Report expertise.
• Communicate cordially and professionally with customers through all media (phone, email, chat, etc.)
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to understand the customer\'s point of view and respond clearly, concisely, and with empathy.
• Ability to understand complex issues and translate them into easily understood, clear messages for the customer.
• Provide leadership for relationships with vendors, data sources, and partners to maintain satisfaction and accuracy of information.

What we\'re looking for

• 6+ years of related experience building and leading teams
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Ability to foster a positive team culture that thrives on outstanding performance and collaboration
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and constant improvement
• Positive energy with strong motivational skills
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience de-escalating customer complaints
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex issues into easily understood, clear summaries
• Ability to focus on detail while seeing the bigger picture
• Comfortable handling highly confidential information
• Proficiency in commonly used office technologies (e.g., MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Salesforce.com experience a plus

What\'s in it for you

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces

Don\'t just take our word for it

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world\'s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world\'s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : CARFAX is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.

Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

We\'re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].