Work@Home Technical Support Associate

HGS; Manitoba; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer experience leader is seeking a Technical Support Associate to provide consultative support and resolve customer inquiries in Manitoba. Ideal candidates are compassionate problem solvers with at least 6 months of experience in customer service. The role requires flexibility in working hours and comfort with multiple computer systems. This is a work-from-home position offering $15.30 hourly, with several employee benefits.

Benefits

Hourly wage of $15.30

Overtime opportunities

Bonuses and incentive programs

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible schedule options

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 6 months of customer service experience.
• Understand the value of coaching/feedback.
• Experience troubleshooting issues and owning customer resolutions.
• Comfortable sitting at a desk and working with multiple monitors.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers through inbound calls about products and services.
• Identify customer needs through active listening and assist with troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve internet issues in a timely manner.
• Document customer needs and interactions in the appropriate tools.

Skills

Customer service experience

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Your Impact: As a Technical Support Associate, you’ll have the ability to work in a collaborative and engaging environment with one goal, making a positive impact on people’s day. We’ll train you to be an expert in your field, so you can confidently deliver an amazing customer experience. You’ll field customer inquiries, identify the unique needs of each customer, match customers with products and services that meet their needs, exercise emotional intelligence and improve the overall customer experience. So, what does a day in the life for a Technical Support Associate look like?

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers through inbound calls that have questions about the products and services offered. Agent should be abreast with changing technology and procedures to be able to educate the customer of the value of the services provided, ways to optimize and maximize service usage and retain customers.
• Identify customer needs through active listening to answer questions, assist with troubleshooting or make product recommendations based on the customers need.
• Troubleshoot and resolve internet issues that customer might be having in a timely and effective manner using tools and techniques defined by the client.
• Take a consultative approach with customers who are experiencing problems with their service by owning the issue and resolution. Finding the root cause of the problem and directing a field technician where applicable for ensuring resolution within the stipulated time line.
• Use multiple computer systems to research products, services, common problems and solutions offered
• Document customer needs, interactions and outcomes in the appropriate tool or system
• Creating a “WOW” factor in every interaction through exceptional communication skills, taking ownership of the interaction and speed of service
• Regular 1 : 1 coaching sessions with your supervisor to ensure you regularly meet key performance indicators

Why choose us?

Why Choose Us HGS is a global leader in customer experience management. With more than 44,000 employees spread across 7 countries, our mission is to make our clients more competitive by providing exceptional experiences. Powered by a people first philosophy and experience serving over 900 of the world’s leading brands, HGS is the perfect place to build your future! Plus, working with HGS comes with benefits like :

• $15.30 hourly and overtime opportunities
• Bonuses and Incentive programs
• Best in class medical, dental, vision benefits and Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Career advancement in a fast-growing organization
• People focused environment where you’ll make lifetime connections and friendships.

What we are looking for

So what really makes a great Technical Support Associate? Think of yourself as a product expert and problem solver that provides a consultative approach to issue resolution. If you’re compassionate, energetic, bold and want to work in a customer centric role with an amazing opportunity to make an impact on people’s lives, you’ll love this role! Please note: This position does not qualify for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program or the Provincial Nominee Program because this is a work from home position.

Requirements

• You’re at least 18 years of age
• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• You can work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 12:00 AM EST but have some flexibility as business needs may change
• You have at least 6 months of customer service experience and you understand the value of coaching / feedback
• You have experience troubleshooting issues and understand the importance of owning the resolution for the customer
• Demonstrate a caring, supportive and friendly nature in every interaction with the upmost confidence and urgency
• You’re computer savvy, comfortable sitting at a desk and working with multiple monitors
• You’re results oriented and comfortable providing customers with recommendations and solutions
• You have excellent time management skills