GOLFNow Business Support Specialist

Versant; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a GolfNow Business Support Specialist on our Partner Care Support team in Orlando, FL. The role blends industry knowledge with technical consulting for golf courses using our proprietary software, delivering elite service and problem solving.

You will remotely connect to customer PCs to train, install and configure software, troubleshoot issues, and run basic SQL queries. The position emphasizes client relationships and helping partners maximize revenue and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues across Windows and basic networking.
• Strong customer-service orientation with ability to train and assist users remotely.
• Experience in a help desk or technical support role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tech solutions to golf course operators using our software.
• Remote connect to customer PCs to train, install and configure software, troubleshoot issues.
• Document issues in Salesforce and escalate when needed.
• Suggest product improvements and optimize client workflows.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners to drive success.

Skills

Windows & Office

Networking basics

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

IT-related certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+)

Tools

Salesforce.com

NBC Sports Next

GolfNow

EZLinks

Job description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

We are looking to fill a GOLFNow Business Support Specialist position on our Partner Care Support team. Our Team is responsible for consulting on all matters regarding our technology solutions which Partner Golf Courses use to successfully run their businesses. This role performs a large variety of tasks, acting as both an industry and technology consultant in providing elite service rarely found in the golfing industry. If you have a passion for solving problems and helping people improve their businesses, this is a great job for you.

Job Duties

• Be a resource for our customers by offering solutions to their technical challenges
• Offering exceptional customer service by speaking directly to golf course operators that use our proprietary software.
• Remote connect to customer PCs to provide training sessions, installation of software, adjust configuration settings, and/or identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Solve technical issues that may include tablet configurations, Windows printing, receipt printing, Bluetooth painting, port forwarding, resolving IP conflicts, and running basic SQL queries.
• Consulting clients on how to best utilize our software to maximize revenue and improve business efficiency.
• Serving our valued partners by establishing and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Escalate issues to Golf Business Support Manager, assisting and assuring solutions are implemented
• Document pertinent information and investigation details in Salesforce cases
• Show initiative by making product suggestions or noting improvements in internal processes

Basic Qualifications

• Tech-savvy with a working knowledge of MS Windows & Office, and an introductory or above understanding of networking, TCP/IP and LAN functionalities.
• Ability to rapidly learn our software and demonstrate competence with new technologies and software applications.
• High energy and engaging personality with patience for all levels of technology users required
• Experience may include any of the following:
  • Technical background in a help desk environment that required customer service skills
  • Education or degree in any of the following areas: Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Networking, Database Management, System Administration, Web Design/Development, CyberSecurity, Software Development, or other relevant technical areas
  • Technical Certifications - CompTia, A+, Network+, Google IT Support Professional, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred
• Owner of one of more of the following IT certifications: A+, Network+, MTA or higher.
• Prior experience with NBC Sports Next, GolfNow, or EZLinks software
• Administration, management, or support of point-of-sale software in a retail or F&B environment, and/or online reservation systems
• Familiarity with SalesForce.com desired
• Knowledge of golf preferred, with previous experience in golf and technology products strongly desired
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills a plus

Additional Job Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Orlando, FL office a minimum of four days per week (Monday - Thursday)
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends or on-call, with flexibility

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.