Product Support Specialist

Kawasaki; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki is seeking a highly experienced dealer service specialist in Lake Forest, CA to respond to dealer questions, document calls, gather QA data, and learn new product information. You will support warranty processing and collaborate across departments to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

A valid motorcycle license and strong communication skills are required. Extensive travel may be required; 10+ years in dealership service or related experience preferred; proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
• Must be extremely detail and deadline oriented.
• Must bring energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments to provide an outcome that is beneficial to Kawasaki, dealers and customers.
• Kawasaki dealership technician and service management experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain valid Motorcycle License
• Must exhibit calm under pressure especially when trying to solve difficult technical questions and/or problems.
• Must also demonstrate patience in problem situations.
• Must maintain a satisfactory attendance level.
• Must have an understanding of Microsoft's Word and Excel software. Keyboarding/typing skills required and must be able to learn to use various software programs in order to successfully perform the job.
• Extended travel, up to several weeks at a time may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and resolves dealer questions and/or problems in a professional manner. Accurately documents each call-in computer system.
• Gathers data for Quality Assurance and Warranty departments.
• Maintains current knowledge of Kawasaki’s product line and quickly learns all technical information on new products.
• Researches diagnostic procedures. Assists dealer technicians with diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in improving Kawasaki dealer relations by providing solid customer service and expert technical knowledge.
• Authorizes warranties. Determines whether technical problem will be covered by Kawasaki warranty.
• Provides additional coverage where appropriate to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Cross-department collaboration

License requirement

Calm under pressure

Patience

MS Word/Excel

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to and resolves dealer questions and/or problems in a professional manner. Accurately documents each call-in computer system.
• Gathers data for Quality Assurance and Warranty departments.
• Maintains current knowledge of Kawasaki’s product line and quickly learns all technical information on new products.
• Researches diagnostic procedures. Assists dealer technicians with diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in improving Kawaski dealer relations by providing solid customer service and expert technical knowledge.
• Authorizes warranties. Determines whether technical problem will be covered by Kawasaki warranty.
• Provides additional coverage where appropriate to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
• Must be extremely detail and deadline oriented.
• Must bring energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments to provide an outcome that is beneficial to Kawasaki, dealers and customers.
• Kawasaki dealership technician and service management experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain valid Motorcycle License
• Must exhibit calm under pressure especially when trying to solve difficult technical questions and/or problems.
• Must also demonstrate patience in problem situations.
• Must maintain a satisfactory attendance level.
• Must have an understanding of Microsoft's Word and Excel software. Keyboarding/typing skills required and must be able to learn to use various software programs in order to successfully perform the job.
• Extended travel, up to several weeks at a time may be required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is mandatory; and ten+ years of dealership service department related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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