Helpdesk Associate

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION This role is a specialized form of helpdesk support in which service and technical skills are used to focus on what is best for the customer. The Helpdesk Associate serves as the face of the company and are responsible for ensuring the customer remains loyal to our brand. The Helpdesk Associate will provide Tier 1 support to our small and midsize business customers by answering general inquiries with a focus on troubleshooting all Linxup devices to ensure minimal gaps in coverage. These inbound inquiries can be in the form of telephone calls, chats, emails, or cases. All interactions should be documented for business use. This position has the flexibility to work remotely and may be required to do so due to business needs. Scheduled hours for this role are Monday - Friday. The Helpdesk Associate is required to have a private workspace in their home to ensure productivity and customer information is secure. They will also be responsible for maintaining their internet connection at a level that does not impact their productivity. This includes but is not limited to: Voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems, internal systems, and video conferencing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – RESPONSIBILITIES: Communicate effectively with customers via phone, chat, and email Answer all contacts with a warm and courteous greeting to ensure customer service satisfaction Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of requirements or problem and provide first contact resolutions Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education to prevent call backs on the same issue De-escalate calls by utilizing active listening and positive positioning statements to ensure positive resolution for both the customer and the company Provide superior technical support on all Linxup branded products and build successful long-term relationships with both internal and external customers Save customers that are looking to end their relationship with Linxup Look for ways we can increase revenue on accounts by educating customers on new or existing products we offer Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS 1+ years of experience in a helpdesk contact center or support role Technical troubleshooting experience in GPS or comparable industry preferred Sales or cross-selling experience Salesforce knowledge Retention experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Exceptional customer service skills Strong technical aptitude and/or background in triaging technical issues Ability to learn fast in a non-traditional training environment Organized with proficient attention to detail Must possess a strong work ethic, with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually Positive attitude with an ability to flex their approach to meet the individual needs of the customer while still maintaining a positive business relationship Ability to type well and at a fast pace Flexibility on schedules WORK ENVIRONMENT Monday through Friday Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and reward Company promotes work/life balance to achieve maximum performance professionally and personally COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS We value hard work and on-the-job-excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages: Position offers a Base Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401(k) benefits are offered Paid Time Off (PTO) ABOUT LINXUP, LLC If you are looking for “the right opportunity” with a fast-growing company, with great people, doing great work, look no further. Linxup offers products and solutions that help thousands of field service fleets solve real business problems. If you’re looking for an opportunity to help make a difference for small businesses, you’re in the right place. Linxup helps businesses get more out of the vehicles, equipment, tools, and workers in the field through its robust, easy to use tracking and dash cam solutions. Linxup delivers class-leading reliability, flexibility, and live, US-based onboarding, support, and coaching to ensure customers get the most out of their investment. That’s why more than 30,000 businesses trust Linxup to help them improve the safety, security, productivity, and efficiency of every vehicle, asset, tool, and worker in the field. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, MO, Linxup serves customers in a wide range of industries, including field service, construction, trucking, transportation, and other enterprises that rely on mobile workers and equipment to get the job done.