This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We’re searching for an Associate Customer Support Technician to join our outstanding US Ratings Support team in this Remote work opportunity. In this position, you will assist our customers with any questions or problems they may have regarding software, hardware, or any other products purchased from our company. You will provide friendly, informed, and efficient customer service via telephone, Internet chat, and email. To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who: - Understand winning is a team sport - Value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds - Welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers - Can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun What You’ll Do: - Answer real-time customer phone, email or chat inquiries related to questions or problems customers are encountering with our software applications - Triage and troubleshoot problems with customers to understand and document the nature of such problems - Focus on problem resolution while providing effective, proficient customer service in a professional and courteous manner - Communicate and escalate issues you are unable to resolve to the proper level/area of customer support when necessary Qualifications - 1+ years of customer service experience - Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong telephone skills - Experience working with technology and Microsoft applications - Able to multitask and organize your workload to successfully complete your workday while prioritizing customer needs based on provided criteria Requirements - Experience in a real-time, customer support center; preferably supporting business-to-business services or technology of some kind - Understanding of Web applications using supported browsers; e.g. Chrome, Firefox, etc. - A passion for problem-solving and providing a high level of customer care - Confidence in interacting and learning about various technology applications, software, network infrastructure - Experience with case management systems such as Salesforce, Freshdesk, Talkdesk, Jira etc. Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Holiday and Vacation Time - Health & Wellness Days - A Bonus Day for Your Birthday Company Description We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses, as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply! Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $42,000 – $52,000 USD. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Your Security Matters: Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.