Consumer Tech Support Spec.

Consumer Technical Support Representative

As part of the Consumer Technical Support team, you will deliver customer focused support through phone and email relating to ReSound hearing aids, wireless accessories, and mobile devices. Help to resolve issues and questions while providing basic product information and assistance. Most importantly, you will help empower the end user through knowledge and understanding of their devices.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Provide exceptional phone and email customer service and technical support.
• Document all customer interactions and technical issues in systems designated by the company.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience with empathy in each interaction.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge through continuing education regarding mobile systems and wireless accessories.
• Complete all product related training as directed by management.
• Test & evaluate new products prior to release.
• Projects as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal/soft skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability and creative thinking strategies.
• Independent decision-making: ability to resolve a problem with efficiency and creativity while on a call with a consumer.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and timely follow-through.
• Efficiently task manage while assisting consumers on a call.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Able to learn new systems quickly

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Education:

Some college or relevant combination of experience and education

Experience (Required):

1 2 years proven customer service experience, ideally in telecom, high-tech or consumer electronics industries

Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

Experience (Preferred):

Support of Apple and/or Android operating systems

High level of technical knowledge

Professional or personal experience troubleshooting mobile devices, apps, and Bluetooth technology

Experience in effective de-escalation and call management in diverse situations.

Ability to adapt and navigate through diverse customer personalities.

Was an Audiologist Assistant or worked in hearing aid manufacturing and/or industry experience *GN ReSound a plus

Working knowledge of Salesforce

Other:

Follow all company and department policies and procedures.

Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal and / or communicated by management.

Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.

Follow good safety practices in all activities.

Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers, and business partners.

Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete position responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.

Safeguard sensitive and confidential Company information

Physical Demands: Sitting most of the day.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Monday Friday standard business hours between 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM CST Working Environment: Remote, home office (if applicable)

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

What We Offer

We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company match
• Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
• Company HSA Contributions
• Discounted GN Group products

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don't match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process

GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $22 - $24/hr. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays. GN participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here. View the Right to Work poster here.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.