Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Technical Support Specialist - Tier 1 is part of the Cendyn Global Customer Support team and reports to the Technical Support Lead. The Global Customer Support team provides support for Cendyn products internationally.

The Specialist - Tier 1 will focus on supporting Cendyn customers with functional knowledge and support. Being a subject matter expert in our products assists the Specialist Tier 1 in helping our customers efficiently use our products to meet their needs. As the Specialist Tier 1s knowledge and understanding of our products grows, they will find themselves working some technical, non-technical tickets in addition to functional assistance and training.

This position is crucial to high customer satisfaction among Cendyn clients. The Specialist Tier 1 works with Operations, R&D, Product, Sales, and other Operations teams to share their experience and knowledge gained from connecting with Cendyns customers.

Our Support structure has a strong reliance on training and knowledge sharing. As a Specialist Tier 1, it will be incredibly important to be open to learning and growing to improve our customer responses and work towards more one touch tickets.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Accountability * Provide efficient client support and technical assistance via email, online chat, and telephone.

• Handle functional support inquiries for Cendyn-specific software solutions.
• Troubleshoot customer product issues, providing support directly to the customer.
• Execute on customer requests to assure customer satisfaction.
• Identify solutions for technical challenges.
• Complete delivery tasks and projects for both external and internal customers.

Excellence * Support customers with business and/or technical questions.

• Test and troubleshoot Cendyn products and integrations.
• Represent Customer Support and Operations functions at customer review meetings as needed.

Collaboration * Distill support topics into key talking points and then communicate them to clients and co-workers in a simple and coherent manner using a consultative approach.

• Communicate with customers, vendors, and other external contacts as needed to assure customer success.
• Mentor Support team members to increase knowledge and understanding to drive more one-touch tickets and improve the quality of solutions.
• Work closely with escalation resources in other Cendyn teams, addressing issues directly or engaging additional assistance when needed.

Innovation * Serve as a subject matter expert in the relevant product domains.

• Contribute to process and product design and documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide actionable solutions combining analytics, business acumen, technical expertise, product features and sound judgement.

Humanity * Contribute to peer-to-peer training with other team members related to application and operational topics.

Non-Essential Functions: * A general knowledge of the hospitality industry.

• Use Zendesk and other CRM products to communicate and track customer interactions.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience: * Bachelors degree in hospitality, computer science or related field, OR some college plus related experience.

• Able to represent operational needs and capabilities to other areas including Operations, Product Management, R&D, Sales, Marketing.
• Keyboarding speed of 40-60 WPM.

Preferred Education and Experience: * Hands-on experience with customer service software (Zendesk preferred, Salesforce, etc.)

• Previous hospitality industry experience a plus.

Competencies:

• Business Management Skills - Strong leadership skills (listening, communications, coaching,), ability to manage in a matrix organization, ability to implement and manage change.
• Planning and Organizational Skills -Excellent organizational, planning, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Decision Making - Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Office Tools - Strong technical aptitude and skilled in MS Windows-based office tools including SharePoint, database software and desktop applications.
• Empowerment, Coaching and Teambuilding - Ability to provide guidance and coaching while empowering staff to perform their roles. Create and maintain sense of teamwork to ensure accountability, cooperation, and collaboration towards a common goal.
• Analytical and Conceptual Thinking - Ability to interpret and analyze data and technical processes, identify problems and potential solutions, and formulate recommendations.
• Innovation - Ability to think creatively to accomplish continuous improvement and evolution of the department.
• Communication - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that apply to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a professional and positive manner.

Work Environment:

This job operates in home and office environments. Working in a home environment requires the ability to focus on work-related tasks and maintain discipline and productivity without direct oversight. Working in an office environment requires a high degree of discipline and the ability to work with others in a moderately noisy open office environment with centrally controlled heat/AC setting.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are subject to the team schedule and will require some weekend days and evening hours.

Travel:

This position requires up to 10% travel. Frequently, travel is outside the local area and overnight.

EEO Statement

Cendyn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cendyn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cendyn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cendyns employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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