Customer Support Representative (AZ)

About the Job

The Customer Support Representative maintains the successful operation of VirTra's firearm training simulators and products after the systems have been installed at customer locations. Ensures that all customer service issues and inquiries relating to proprietary hardware are resolved timely and will provide the highest level of customer service.

Technical Functions:

• Process inbound and outbound service and support calls through phone and email communication.
• Diagnose and resolve customer complaints and inquiries relating to hardware using company troubleshooting resources to determine appropriate course of action according to company and departmental SOPs.
• Develop and maintain understanding of proprietary hardware solutions to assist in reporting trends in customer issues.
• Coordinate the shipment of damaged or broken parts/components from the customer to VirTra, and the shipment of repaired/replaced parts and components back to the customer.
• Escalate service issues to Tier II Technicians as needed and defined in company and departmental SOPs.
• Develop and maintain proficiency with all new, modified, and legacy systems, products, and scenarios.
• Assist in developing company knowledge base on troubleshooting new and legacy issues.
• Direct customer inquiries to the appropriate company personnel, as needed.
• Assist in development of customer training and support resources.
• Comply with department ISO 9001 processes and company quality.
• Manage and log time worked daily by project code.
• Provide miscellaneous support to other departments as needed.
• Perform testing on outgoing products to ensure proper functionality as defined by company and departmental SOPs.

Process Functions:

• Maintain detailed and accurate reporting of each customer issue or inquiry utilizing CRM system.
• Qualify customer service contract status and provide appropriate level of service according to company and departmental SOPs.
• Create RMAs and inventory requisition as needed through CRM system.
• Ensure incoming RMAs are processed through repair team utilizing CRM software.
• Ensure service tickets are followed up on and resolved within established timeframes.
• Set appropriate customer expectations for resolution and follow-up.
• Maintain customer communication and foster positive customer relationships.
• Respond to service requests and inquiries within required timeframe, including after-hours and weekend requests and inquiries.
• Collaborate with company personnel to provide prompt resolutions for customer inquiries or issues.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned to better the department or company.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Customer service and technical support experience (Level 1 or above preferred).
• Able to prioritize work, manage time effectively and work successfully in a fast paced, multi-faceted structured environment.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to teach others how to operate complex systems and equipment.
• Experience with CRM/Service Management Software.
• Basic technical skills including knowledge of assembling, testing, and troubleshooting computers (hardware and software), audio/video equipment, and mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot basic Microsoft Windows OS platform issues.
• Experience with PC Networking.
• Experience with tools, both manual and power.
• Basic understanding of firearms and firearm safety.

Competencies:

• Time Management.
• Problem Solving.
• Professionalism.
• Critical Thinking Skills & Deductive Reasoning.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Organized.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and speak. Frequently the employee will be required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Will be required to climb, kneel, crouch and lift items of 60 lbs. or more often. Visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision. Subject to high noise levels often as well as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current and scaffolding and high places. Sit and work at a computer for upwards of 4 hours at a time which requires repetitive motion of the wrist, hands and/or fingers.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer, software, and hardware issues using company resources.
• Experience directly related to work performed such as audio, visual, firearm, PC Networking, customer service, preferred.

Additional Requirements, if any:

• Full time position consisting of 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. Regular business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position may require overtime and/or weekend work due to customer needs or deadlines.
• The position requires onsite presence for the stated work hours. Remote work is not available.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

VirTra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

About the Company

VirTra creates intense, immersive training solutions that keep law enforcement officers safe, prepared and armed with excelled skills. We are a meticulous in assuring every aspect of each scenario is the highest quality for maximum realism and learning. This attention to detail is found in every true-to-life scenario, curriculum, recoil kit and electronic device train your team to the highest level of preparedness.