Customer Care Representative Role
Position Overview
The Customer Care Representative is responsible for engaging with customers on behalf of GN ReSound. Their duties include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls and emails from customers to answer questions, participate in meetings with the interdepartmental meetings including with Sales teams to discover new communication tactics and maintain expert knowledge about company products and services to best help customers.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Manage inbound calls from various phone queues and other customer interactions such as email.
Shall have the ability to analyze complex problems and recommend, monitor, and execute best practice solutions.
Handle customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery dates, product warranty status, product options and specifications, dispenser referrals, etc.
Collaborate with Sales counterparts by proactively contacting customers to discuss and resolve sales and service inquiries.
Utilize salesforce.com to document customer interactions, identify opportunities and need to file customer complaints and/or business-related issues, provide feedback to the customer regarding process improvements made and/or service action taken.
Research and resolve inquiries regarding mis-shipments, finance matters, and history of devices.
Provide support for customer facing platforms such as ReSoundPro (e-commerce), GN Online Services, and Accelerate (customer loyalty program).
Actively pursue opportunities for Continuous Improvement and implementation.
Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers, and business partners.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)
Team work ethic and ability to create a positive customer experience.
Exhibit excellent telephone etiquette including professionalism, empathy, and problem resolution skills.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
Ability to work in a high fast paced, multi-tasking environment
Desired Qualifications
Required Education:
High school diploma and/or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Post-secondary education, including associate's degree or higher, strongly preferred
Experience:
2+ years of customer service experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications including Outlook and Excel
Ability to communicate information and respond to inquiries from both internal and external customers, verbally and written.
At least 1 year working in a high call volume setting
Travel:
You are expected to be in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Other Information:
Working Environment: Open office setting with adjustable standing/sitting office furnishings
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up-to 10lbs if required
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, plus overtime as needed.
About Us
At ReSound, people with hearing loss are at the heart of what we do. In an ever-smarter world, we think big and challenge the norm so that we can transform lives through the power of sound. A life that empowers you to hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.
What We Offer
As a leading medical device manufacturer, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
401k with Company match
Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
Company HSA Contributions
Free Hearing Aids for Family Members
We encourage you to apply
Even if you don't match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process
GN ReSound welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all @types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. ReSound is part of the GN group, which operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN group today has more than 7,000 employees.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range from $22.50 - $25.25. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
E-Verify:
GN participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/infosheets/E-VerifyPlusInformationSheetforEmployers.pdf) . View the Right to Work poster here .
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com . This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history - fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.
By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.
The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life:
Medical grade hearing technology: ReSound (https://www.resound.com/en) , Beltone (https://www.beltone.com/en) , Interton (https://www.interton.com/en) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/hearing)
Professional collaboration: Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/) , BlueParrott (https://www.emea.blueparrott.com/) , FalCom (https://falcom.gn.com/)
Gaming, calls and media: SteelSeries (https://steelseries.com/) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/)
Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN's solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world.
If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gn-store-nord/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gnstorenord/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/gnstorenord) .
We are a Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Come join our team!
