Uptime Support Specialist

Uptime Support Specialist Location Greensboro, NC :

Uptime Support Specialist Location: Greensboro, NC, US, 27409 Position Type: Professional Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. What you will do Both of the Volvo Action Service and Mack OneCall teams take care of their customers across North America by getting them back on the road quickly if they experience a breakdown or need any other type of assistance. We follow up on the status of the breakdown and negotiate solutions to logistical and technical problems. We strive for customer success and take problem solving to the next level. Our team is located at the heart of Volvo Trucks' Uptime Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Our colleagues have vast backgrounds and experience, and we operate 24/7 365 days a year. This position works 3rd shift 11pm-8:00am. As an Uptime Support Specialist, you will be a key member of the Volvo Action Service and Mack OneCall teams providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced high-volume call center. The primary focus of the job is delivering the ultimate experience for our customers in the event of a breakdown. This includes managing to our customers' expectations and unique profile requirements, dispatch service and follow up with the service provider to find solutions to get trucks back on the road. Delivering an exceptional customer service is something we pride ourselves on which also gives our customers a long-lasting impression of our brand. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Promptly answer and accurately document and respond to customers' requests from incoming phone calls regarding roadside assistance or other inquiries while demonstrating a pleasant and professional phone etiquette. Deliver extraordinary customer service to customers, using sound business judgment. Listen and probe for additional information as necessary.

• Accurately document inquiries in case management tools to ensure a fully transparent and seamless customer experience. Keep interested parties informed during the entire breakdown event. Assist customers utilizing provided tools, resources and systems and follow standard documented operating procedures to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Coordinate with customers, dealers, and tow vendors during a breakdown event. Provide ETA and ensure timely follow ups and manage cases to completion. Ensure required information is captured and adhere to set standards to exceed customer expectations. Be able to locate, understand and provide technical specification information as well as warranty information as needed.

• Collaborate and build team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive workenvironment. Active participation in the development of the team including its working procedures and environment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate individuals and/or groups to ensure success in daily activities supporting our customers and the team overall.
• Provide excellent customer service and problem solving in end to end case management if issues arise with services provided, case financials or customer inquiries. This includes proper customer and dealer follow up to promote excellent and ongoing communication in the service event.
• Address customer complaints effectively during case coordination and know when escalation to team lead is necessary to ensure timely case progression. Make sound decisions concerning the prioritization of service (e.g., safety concern). Identify situations that require special handling and coordinate with the supervisor and/or manager.
• Perform any other tasks as needed and directed by supervisory and/or management staff.

Who are you? Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: Critical Competencies

• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Leadership (lead by example)
• Conflict Resolution
• Business and Customer Focus- great disposition
• Communication- Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Data entry and computer skills
• Conceptual Thinking
• Flexibility- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Information Seeking
• Initiative (self-motivated)
• Learning from Experience
• Self-Control
• Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Strong Documentation tendencies and capabilities

Essential Education/Training and Certificates

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• High school or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years of customer service / technical support experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft operating systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while effectively documenting important facts in our case management system.
• Innovative problem solving, research, motivational, teambuilding and analytical skills
• Automotive associate degree is preferred or automotive/heavy duty diesel repair experience

Other

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while using a computer and other devices.

What's in it for you? We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive base salary
• Company bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(K) with company match, as well as additional automatic company contribution
• Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
• Aggressive approach to Sustainability
• Flexible work environment
• 5 - 6 weeks of annual vacation
• Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs

Ready for the next move? We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusiveness to make us a stronger and better organization. The motivation and passion to support our customers set us apart from others that want to be like us. Our company culture is how we interact with each other, with our customers and society as a whole. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. We embrace new ideas and constantly challenge the status quo - innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions. Our technology sets the standard - our people make the difference all day every day. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the , please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people - to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront. By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack) , you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in. Job Category: Sales & Services Organization: Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks Travel Required: No Travel Required Requisition ID: 4449

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Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.