Customer Support Specialist

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a technology company building the worlds most advancedand uncomplicateddigital marketplace for used vehicles. Were a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And were an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our Values: Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate. Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers experience. Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition. Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way. What We Offer: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US) Robust Employee Assistance Program Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement Were Looking For: A Customer Support Specialist who will be responsible for providing superior technical support and troubleshooting for OPENLANE customers. This position will use a range of technical expertise including customer service skills, tools, and resources available to deliver effective solutions to technical issues. You Are: Customer Obsessed . Youre someone who consistently puts the needs and satisfaction of customers at the forefront, striving to deliver exceptional experiences and build lasting relationships Organized. You possess a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in managing tasks, information, and resources. Tech-Savvy. You have a deep understanding and adeptness with technology, effortlessly navigating digital tools and innovations to solve problems. You Will: Identify, research, and resolve technical and end-user application failures and deficiencies. Ensure proper follow-through on all directives, bulletins, and schedules from management. Work to proactively identify areas where product improvements can be made to provide enhanced ease of use and functionality. Educate and coach customers on best practices for using OPENLANE products and services. Develop and maintain competitive knowledge and expertise in areas of products, industry trends, and other developments. Thoroughly document all research and customer interactions in Salesforce (CRM) to ensure product and service reliability. Assure customer acceptance of and quality of resolution. Identify and escalate issues that require advanced product knowledge or technical expertise. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the design and development of training materials. Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts. Continuously engage in self-directed learning opportunities to increase functional product knowledge Document known errors, workarounds, procedures, and product-specific information. Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, this role will support internal and external customers as they interact with the OPENLANE platform and offerings. Must Haves: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience 2 + years customer service / contact center experience General automotive knowledge Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and network related issues. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and a drive to solve problems efficiently and with creativity Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills Nice to Haves: Experience with Salesforce, Five9, Slack, & Google Suite Web Crawling/Search experience Ability to retain knowledge of State/Local/Federal/ Contract Requirements for Role Able to successfully manage tasks and inquiries for VIP clientele Customer Service including Phone Etiquette, Empathy and Active Listening Eagerness to learn, take direction and feedback, multi-task, time manage, and problem-solve Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!