Customer Support Specialist

Muni-Link 24008th Ave Altoona, PA16602, USA The Customer Support Specialist reports directly to the Customer Support Manager and plays an integral role in daily support and service to our customers. Once a customer is actively using Muni-Link’s cloud‐based software, the Customer Support Team will provide ongoing support on customer calls, emails, and live chats. The Customer Support Specialist will follow through each task until a solution is taken back to the customer and reviewed to their satisfaction. Once trained this position will have a hybrid work week onsite and remote. Key Responsibilities Serve as the first point of contact for Muni-Link Billing customers seeking assistance over the phone, email or live chat Give clear and concise direction to customers on how to use software components Troubleshoot and effectively be able to comprehend the issue described by the customer through pertinent questioning Document all customer interactions in CRM or other customer databases, and alert management of important customer issues or problems needing further escalation for resolution Build strong customer relationships and generate high customer satisfaction Train the customers on the software functions when necessary Provide ongoing support, assistance and follow‑up Escalate significant problems and issues promptly to Customer Support Manager Improve operations whenever possible Be patient, courteous and respectful at all times, to empower and encourage customers Strive to resolve incidents on first contact Additional Responsibilities Help maintain feature Requests – record, report, update the ticket and customer regularly, and track to completion. Maneuver efficiently through Microsoft Applications – Outlook, Word and Excel Understand, maintain and support outside vendor software that interface’s with Muni-Link Keep Customer records updated in our Muni-Link software and CRM – phone, emails, employee contacts Prioritize and elevate significant customer issues promptly to Customer Support Manager when necessary Encourage opportunities to upsell/cross‑sell Muni-Link’s other module’s and products when speaking to customers, passing along leads and referrals to Sales Manager Assigned project specialist tasks (Regression Testing, Bill Print, Documents, Meter, Accounting) Other customer support specialist tasks, as assigned Skills Needed Basic understanding and ability to use Microsoft business applications – Outlook, Word and Excel Organized Demonstrated understanding of working with software/technology Strong Interpersonal and External personal skills (Excellent Communication skills) Customer service oriented Honesty and integrity Positive attitude and enthusiasm Balance Creativity Determination and teamwork Strong work ethic Excellent multi‑tasker with a focus on efficiency General business knowledge Ability to learn software quickly Preferred Qualifications General business / financial concepts, accounting knowledge a plus Education / Experience Typically requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Location Altoona, PA Position is hybrid onsite work week - 3 days in the office. There is no full time remote for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr