Tier 2 Customer Support Specialist

Company Description

Thought Industries powers the Business of Value - enabling enterprises to unlock growth across the customer lifecycle. From our Boston headquarters, we help organizations drive measurable impact, maximize customer lifetime value, and fuel innovation through our leading enterprise solutions. Unlock growth with us - where your potential meets boundless possibilities.

Job Description

The Thought Industries Support Operations team is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Technical Support Agent to provide technical support and assistance to our customers via our Zendesk ticketing system. As a Tier 2 Technical Support Agent, you will be responsible for addressing and responding to customer inquiries on products and services, including installation, operational functions, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will also be expected to provide customers with preventive maintenance and configuration recommendations to improve product usability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting : Resolve complex technical issues escalated from Tier 1 support agents and provide timely and accurate solutions to customers. This may involve analyzing system logs, performing diagnostics, and utilizing remote access tools to troubleshoot issues
• Customer Support : Assist customers via various channels such as email or chat, providing professional and empathetic support. Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Incident Management : Take ownership of customer-reported issues and track them through to resolution, adhering to defined service-level agreements (SLAs). Escalate critical issues to the appropriate teams or higher tiers when necessary, while maintaining communication with the customer regarding the status of their reported issue.
• Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to communicate customer feedback, identify product improvement opportunities, and contribute to the overall product development process. Provide input on potential areas for process improvement within the support team.
• Training and Mentoring : Stay updated on the latest features and updates of the learning management system and related technologies. Share knowledge and provide guidance to Tier 1 support agents, assisting in their professional development and helping them handle more complex customer issues.
• Proactive Issue Prevention : Identify recurring issues and patterns in customer inquiries and work with the product and development teams to proactively address them. Suggest improvements to product documentation, or platform enhancements to increase customer satisfaction and reduce support tickets.
• Continuous Learning : Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to our platform and customer support. Engage in ongoing training to develop technical skills and deepen product knowledge.

Overall, your role as a Tier 2 Technical Support Agent would focus on resolving complex technical issues, delivering exceptional customer support, collaborating with internal teams, and contributing to the overall improvement of the product and support processes.

Competencies

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The annual salary for this role is $60,000-$70,000.

Thought Industries does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Thought Industries are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.