Customer Service Technical Support Rep

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 31,615 - 37,553; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a position that emphasizes meeting performance goals, providing exceptional customer service, and communication skills. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has 2-4 years of related experience.

This role requires strong computer literacy and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Benefits include insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation days, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in the field or a related area required.
• Experience with customer service environments is essential.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Windows, iOS, and Android.

Responsibilities

• Meet Key Performance Indicators defined by management.
• Provide personalized service exceeding consumer expectations.
• Communicate consumer feedback and needs to management.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work well with people

Strong computer literacy

Ability to adapt to an ever-changing marketplace

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Meet Key Performance Indicators as defined by Management.

• Provide personalized service that attempts to exceed consumer expectations.
  • Utilize management as a problem‑solving resource.
  • Set up a personalized reference system to prevent reoccurring questions.
  • Embrace unavoidable change rather than resisting.
  • Appropriately modify approach or behavior when dealing with an individual with different backgrounds, values, or predispositions.
  • Maintain a positive disposition.
• Attend regional or corporate training sessions before each product release.
• Complete the required internal training.
• Communicate consumer feedback and needs through management.
  • Understand consumer needs.
  • Actively listen to what consumers are saying.
  • Ask questions as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate awareness of consumer’s needs and goals.
  • Consider the impact of your decision and actions.
  • Respond efficiently and meet timelines for communication requests from management.
  • Provide well‑thought‑out feedback for team training needs, including the “what” and the “how” about content development and delivery of information.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and 2–4 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Experience

• Experience with Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems and hardware knowledge and experience required (minimum 1 year).
• Experience working in a customer service environment required.
• 2‑year experience working in a hearing‑aid manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Knowledge / Technical Requirement

• A high degree of computer literacy.
• Windows OS, MS Office, MS Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required across groups that include customers, consumers, and colleagues.
• Ability to understand technical information.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information to a variety of disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to an ever‑changing marketplace.
• Ability to work well with people, including in‑person and by telephone.

Work Context

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance and responsiveness to reasonable job‑related directives as given by the supervisor required.
• Sit approximately 60‑70% of the time, move 30% of the time.
• May need to travel occasionally.

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.95 and $27.26 per hour, depending on factors such as geography, skills, education, and experience.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits

Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, employee assistance program, hearing‑aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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