External Support Specialist

External Support Specialist

As a member of Sun's Concierge team, the Concierge Specialist provides business process, software, technical, and operational troubleshooting and support services for internal team members. They partner with internal teams in varying capacities to ensure Sun team members are able to effectively locate the resources they need to perform their job duties. Additionally, they play a significant role in building a positive, well organized, and productive work environment.

Job Duties:

• Provide highly proficient support to all team members via telephone, support tickets, email, and online chat
• Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound communications in a timely and effective manner
• Serve as subject matter expert for locating key resources to assist team members in performing their job duties, including extensive use of Sun's online Knowledge Base
• Deliver information and share resources with team members requiring assistance in a manner which empowers them to seek resources independently
• Utilize exceptional customer service skills while exhibiting patience to exceed internal team members' expectations
• Provide troubleshooting and problem solving assistance to resolve issues promptly
• Perform routine tasks such as resetting passwords, responding to support tickets, provide remote screen sharing assistance, etc.
• Gather information, obtain feedback, and acquire written documentation during troubleshooting activities and resolution
• Maintain strong working knowledge of key people resources to assist team members in performing more complex job duties
• Maintain working knowledge of Sun's key systems, processes, and people to assist with supporting team member inquiries
• Document gaps in availability of documented processes and policies
• Provides support for audio and visual needs for all locations, when needed
• Assists with the support of all existing company devices, including troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of peripherals and software, as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years in experience in a customer service role
• 1 year in experience resolving issues for remote users
• 6 months in previous help desk experience
• 6 months in experience using online CRM, property management, financial, and online database software
• Thorough knowledge of technical hardware, including operating systems, networking, and computer repair
• Reading comprehension and basic math skills
• Ability to identify internal team members' needs, clarify information and requests, and provide recommended solutions
• Ability to follow directions and verbally give directions via phone or internet chat
• Strong communication, multitasking, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and online systems effectively, including advanced ability to perform online searches
• Proficient in Windows computer operating environments with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with ability to work occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to be highly customer focused and adapt to different personality types/communication styles
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Certifications/Licensures:

• CompTIA A+ (Computer service technicians)

Benefits:

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family

Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Legal Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education

Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation

Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more

Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child

Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

Southfield, MI, US Employment Type: Regular Classification: Full Time Job Reference: 136669