Client Communications Advocate (FSD251204)

Ideal Software Systems•Meridian, MS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Ideal Software Systems , an innovator in business management systems for over 30 years, is looking for a motivated person to join its growing team. This individual is crucial in maintaining strong relationships with our current customers by ensuring any issues they are experiencing with our software are being resolved along with providing updates and feedback to customers during the resolution process. The perfect candidate will play an integral role in the company’s Financial Services Division to expedite various internal processes and projects as well as general reception and administrative duties. For the right candidate, these positions can grow into additional advances for applicants with strong computer knowledge and/or technical computer skills. This is a full-time, non-remote position at present. NOTE: Please be sure to submit a professional cover letter for this position as a statement of your ability to create professional correspondence with a customer. A synopsis of why you feel you are a perfect fit for this position is what we are looking for in your cover letter. The purpose of the Client Communications Advocate (aka Client Advocate) position is to provide an ally or advocate to our customers who will actively facilitate the communication between the customer, support, development, administration, and sales in order to keep each of the processes that the Client Advocate is responsible for running smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of technical and/or customer service experience
Experience in Computer Science, Databases, IT, Networks, or Business Information Systems
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
Basic knowledge of database structure, remote access (VPN/RDP), and networks, with the ability to increase this knowledge
Experience in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication skills
Strong time management, organization, and decision-making skills
Typing speed: Minimum of 50 words per minute (Typing test WILL be administered)
Outstanding customer service skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Office. (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Strong skills in Google Applications (Google Docs, Gmail, Calendar, etc.)
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Windows 10 operating system
Multi-Task multiple projects and make sure each project’s deadline is met

Nice To Haves

SQL experience
Working knowledge of HTML and other web-based tools preferredAbility to systematically identify and solve sometimes obscure problems within a web-based commerce product in a client/server environment
Create white papers, videos, and other instructive materials for use by our clients and the internal team
Minimum 2 years of technical and/or customer service experience (call center customer service experience, technical help desk, or desk-side support experience)
AA degree in a related technical or information technology field (Technical Call Center experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Previous break-fix, IT or network experience a plus but not required
Documentation skills
Beginner to intermediate knowledge of database structure, remote access, and networking, with the ability to increase this knowledge
Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide complete and timely feedback for all work, including but not limited to call logs, checklists, client correspondence, and escalation of any issue
Field incoming calls from clients and facilitate getting answers to any questions they may have, which may require investigating and/ or internal assistance from other employees
Assist with keeping visibility high, particularly for any issues escalated to our Analysts and Development team
Monitor and track projects and tickets in an issue tracking system, making sure none are forgotten, and all are resolved in a timely manner
Internally communicate with several other departments to further assist in ensuring projects and issues are completed
Cover breaks for the support assistant, who answers phone calls and responds to emails from our clients
Other responsibilities as assigned