The purpose of the role is to help Asurion's customers stay connected with all aspects of their everyday technical life. This will include supporting customers over the telephone with various applications, networks, and technologies. The role will also undertake proactive outbound call work as well as take inbound calls.

Key Accountabilities

Undertake service requests for customers ensuring compliance with Asurion's policies and procedures carrying out effective note-taking on calls
Providing technical expertise on inbound calls or other electronic input (e.g. website, CHAT, or email) from customers for the purpose of resolving customer issues with devices (e.g. laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other consumer electronics) and software
Identify customers in line with the company, regulatory and legislative requirements
Ensure each interaction with a stakeholder of Asurion meets the agreed quality framework (HERO) employing initiatives to achieve a high-quality score
Maintain a high level of customer service with all stakeholders employing initiatives to achieve a high net promoter score (NPS)
Educate oneself with technology and keep up-to-date with changes, particularly in the device protection/consumer home technology space
Ensure you are always in the right place, at the right time (adherence) as per your agreed roster
Respond to in-the-game/moment feedback and coaching sessions taking proactive actions to meet your agreed commitments
Use knowledge-based systems and other tools to deliver technical support solutions
Processing service requests and managing inquiries related to handset protection and digital products
Support initiatives that exceed customer expectations through a range of channels including but not limited to calls and online chat
Making sales or recommendations for products or services that best suit client needs
Maintain the necessary skills and competencies needed to excel in the role
Meet the agreed individual and team performance targets and development plans
Meet the established performance targets to achieve service excellence / operational efficiency
Share technical solutions and knowledge with the team and contribute towards best practice
Demonstrate a strong one-team attitude working collaboratively with Soluto team members and colleagues across Asurion and its clients
Demonstrate emotional resilience and exhibit a can do, positive and results-focused attitude
Participate in development and activities within the care that enhances engagement, teamwork, and vision.
Any other responsibilities as directed by your manager.
You will also be required to assist the team manager with any other duties as required from time to time

Qualifications

Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Experience

1 year of BPO technical support program experience is required
6 months of BPO Sales experience is required
Proven experience in supporting others with mobile technology and other devices (this may include but is not limited to computers, gaming consoles, smart TVs, tablets, etc.)

Behavioral and Technical Competencies

Passionate about customer service and loves helping others
Shows an aptitude for being comfortable with learning new technology
Ability to display a high level of empathy, patience, and resilience when assisting others through technical issues
Recognises opportunities to maximize the quality of their customer service by engaging with their customer and building rapport
Takes ownership of customers problems, take control of the call, and assures them that they are the expert to find a solution
Demonstrates that they are digitally literate with a very good understanding of major operating systems and a wide range of consumer technologies
Ability to keep ahead of the game with device releases and software updates
Displays endurance when handling customer queries for a long period of time
Proves they are a committed team player supporting other colleagues but also able to work resourcefully and autonomously taking ownership of issues
Positively embraces change, handles ambiguity, and shows the capability to work in a constantly evolving environment
Approaches complex problems with a logical mindset seeking the most efficient solution available

Desirable Personal Competencies and Attributes

Wider experience in supporting others with applications, networks, and technologies
Experience in managing and working towards the Net Promoter Score (NPS) metric
Customer service experience in a frontline technical environment (e.g. Retail Consumer Technology outlets, IT support, and troubleshooting environments, etc.)

Technical Support & Sales Representative - Clark