Customer Service Associate

Technical Services CoordinatorZiegler CAT has an opening for a Technical Services Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and hardworking individual to start at supporting customers and end-users and work to become an expert on Ziegler technology and equipment products. This position will be the front line to the customer on the technical support telephone line and will work with the rest of the technical support team to provide exceptional customer support request resolutions. This position will work with multiple areas of Ziegler's businesses, including Technical Support, Service, Parts and Rental.The Technical Services Coordinator (TSC) receives telephone calls and or responds to internet requests from Ziegler Technicians and Customers. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer experience by answering initial customer telephone calls from the technical support line and generating support tickets for the technical support staff maintaining work-flow in the ticketing database. The TSC will resolve basic technical support requests from internal and external customers regarding Ziegler equipment. They will research, evaluate, and solve more complicated issues through training from senior staff and utilization of resources. The TSC will assist the technical support team with various administrative duties related to training and support activities. They will perform administrative duties related to training curriculum and technical content, including team hot topics. The TSC will develop product knowledge and resources on current and emerging products. They will assist with administrative duties related to new product introduction and integration into Ziegler's product portfolio. The TSC will assist with Parts, Rental and Services related customer calls, documenting and forwarding information to the correct person(s) or groups in accordance with escalation standards. They will report product problem management issues to senior technical support staff. The TSC will communicate with senior support staff on product problems, product updates, and safety issues. They will generate reports on various technical support department metrics and monetary information. The TSC will generate awareness of customer frustrations that could lead to escalated resolution needs such as good will requests. They will assist with warranty claims and provide information to assist them in filing claims.Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED required, a 2-year technical or 4-year bachelor's degree preferred, good computer skills with knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and Word, excellent communication skills - both verbal and written, customer service skills, basic technical, operational, or support and service knowledge of product line is preferred, related industry knowledge is preferred. Personal attributes include customer focus, attention to detail, learning orientation, planning and organization, problem solving, teamwork. Ability to work nights and weekends. Travel: up to 10%. Minimum physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing. Working conditions will be indoor. Noise level may be low to moderate at times.Ziegler Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today! The pay range for this position is $23.29 to $27.91. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant's location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1 9 paid holidays 401(k) plan with company contribution and match HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave Fitness membership discount Education Assistance At Ziegler Inc. we're committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.