Technical Support Specialist

Nabla; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

Nabla is seeking a Specialist for the Global Tech Support team to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will be the first point of contact for clients, perform SOP-driven setup and access requests, and provide initial troubleshooting to resolve issues and maintain platform accessibility.

You will manage client interactions, document case records, escalate complex issues, and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team, helping drive customer satisfaction and reliable NIQ platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of experience (preferred).
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cases promptly and professionally.
• Perform diagnostic checks to identify issues.
• Provide immediate solutions for common problems.
• Escalate complex cases to the next support level.
• Document case outcomes for knowledge sharing.
• Maintain accurate client interaction records.

Skills

Ms. Excel

Ms. PowerPoint

Problem Solving

Analytical skills

Active Listening

Empathy

Email Writing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Specialists play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient support of day-to-day operations. They act as frontline defenders, addressing a wide array of cases, fulfilling setup and access requests, providing prompt solutions, and ensuring client satisfaction. Their broad knowledge and problem-solving skills make them indispensable in maintaining the NIQ Platform accessibility, reliability, and usability.

Role Definition :

Specialists are versatile members of the Global Tech Support team who handle a wide range of issues across all aspects of the applications supported. They serve as the first point of contact for clients and are responsible for SOP driven client setup and administration requests as well as initial troubleshooting and issue resolution. If a case is complex, they raise it to the next level for additional support.

Responsibilities :

• Client Interaction - Specialists manage client communications, addressing queries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Client Access Setup – Specialists follow standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure client access is configured accurately and securely. This includes validating account details, applying the correct access levels, and confirming successful activation to minimize onboarding delays and support issues.
• Initial Issue Troubleshooting - They perform initial diagnostics to identify the nature of the case and provide immediate solutions when possible.
• Issue Resolution - Specialists resolve common cases and ensure that clients can continue using the applications with minimal disruption.
• Escalation - For complex or unresolved cases, Specialists elevate the problem to the next level.
• Documentation - They maintain detailed case records, resolutions, and client interactions to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills :

Broad Knowledge - Specialists possess a broad understanding of NIQ applications, including their functionalities, user interfaces, and common issues.

Problem-Solving - They have strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve a variety of technical problems.

Communication - Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with clients and conveying information clearly.

Adaptability - Specialists must be adaptable to handle diverse issues and work in a dynamic environment.

Tasks :

Responding to Cases - Specialists manage incoming support tickets, prioritize them based on urgency, and provide accurate, timely responses.

Performing Diagnostics - They use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify the situation.

Providing Solutions - Specialists offer solutions to common problems, such as software access configuration, user errors, and minor bugs.

Escalating Issues - When an issue requires specialized knowledge or deeper investigation, Specialists elevate it to an appropriate next support level.

Example Scenario - A client states that they are unable to log into an application. The Specialist would:

1. Verify the Issue: Confirm that the client is provisioned access properly, verify the client's credentials, and check for any obvious errors, such as email differences or URLs.
2. Perform Initial Troubleshooting: Check the user status and ensure the client's network connectivity.
3. Provide Immediate Solutions: If the issue is due to a common problem (e.g., password reset), the Specialist provides user directions to resolve it directly.
4. Escalate if Necessary: If the issue is complex (e.g., user access is missing), the Specialist escalates it to the next support level for further investigation.

Success metrics :

• First time right ticket handling, quality communication, and solution/escalation within the expected time frame
• All NIQ technical certifications
• Handling and Closure of assigned ticket target volume
• Microsoft Dynamics compliance to stated ways of working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• 0-1 year of experience (Experience preferred)
• Key Skills:
  • Ms. Excel (Intermediate)
  • Ms. PowerPoint (Basic)
• Problem Solving (Intermediate)
• Analytical skills (Basic)
• Active Listening, Understanding & Empathy (Advanced)
• Email Writing skills (Intermediate)
• Fundamental understanding of the Customer Support process and techniques
• Proficient in the English language
• Basic understanding of the customer environment and NIQ tools in use
• Exchanges straightforward information
• Technically/digitally savvy

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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