What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Technical Customer Service Representative position at ASSA ABLOY Group?
Job Summary
Answers high volume of incoming technical support inquiries for Baldwin electronic lock installers, distributors and consumers. Supports general consumer inquiries, complaints and/or orders. The ability to maintain a high level of output without sacrificing quality and customer experience is critical to the position.
(95%) Perform CSR II Duties
Must be able to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills. Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to multi task and work well under pressure to meet daily goals. Must be able to work independently and take direction from leadership team. Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment at all times. Must be willing adhere to the principles of teamwork and collaboration to comply with a high performing team environment.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Answers high volume of incoming technical support inquiries for Baldwin electronic lock installers, distributors and consumers. Supports general consumer inquiries, complaints and/or orders. The ability to maintain a high level of output without sacrificing quality and customer experience is critical to the position.
- Please note this is a hybrid position. This person must be available to work onsite Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Will be remote Monday's and Friday's ONLY.
(95%) Perform CSR II Duties
- Accurately, quickly and courteously receive incoming electronic lock warranty support telephone calls and extract the maximum amount of critical support information from the consumer, in a minimum amount of time, while providing a 5 Star Customer Experience.
- Accurately and quickly utilize computer-aided CRM system, to create cases, trouble-shoot and document consumer product/warranty issues, and process warranty order fulfillment.
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of general electronics, electronic locks, and mechanical locks.
- Excel in detailed level troubleshooting to mitigate Cost of Failure (COF).
- Serve as an information resource to internal customer. Locate requested information through additional sources.
- Provide continual closed loop feedback to Field Sales Engineer, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and Sales continue to improve product and service offering.
- Handle calls in standard Tech Service queue and Consumer Service queue as needed. Support process warranties for legacy Baldwin product, and follow up on order inquiries as required.
- Observe consumer survey and feedback operations providing appropriate best practice responses.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance according to company/department policy.
- Model the our eight Core Capabilities to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.
- Acts as a coach/mentor to other CSRs and serves as a “shadow” trainer for new hires by modeling the key department service performance policies and procedures
- Participate in job-related training sessions and seminars and continuous education classes relative to product and process compliance
- High School Diploma Required
- 2 years of equivalent customer support function and/or call center work experience
- Microsoft Office and Excel skills required
- Type 40 WPM.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, bilingual in Spanish and/or French a plus.
- Problem-solver; ability to deal with customers (internal and external) in difficult situations.
- At least two (2) years of experience in a product-based customer support function and/or call center environment; preferred in the hardware and home improvement industry.
- Understands coaching concept and is coachable.
- Understands our Winning Culture Values.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, ability to understand technical product issues
- Familiar with Windows-based computer applications, Salesforce.com a plus.
- Familiar with iPhone and/or Android –based smartphone applications.
- Ability to perform appropriately under stress and with displeased consumers is also necessary.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours.
- Strong attendance and punctuality are required.
- Technical customer service experience preferred.
Must be able to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills. Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to multi task and work well under pressure to meet daily goals. Must be able to work independently and take direction from leadership team. Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment at all times. Must be willing adhere to the principles of teamwork and collaboration to comply with a high performing team environment.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.