About this role
8x8 is seeking Customer Service and Technical Support specialists to assist our business customers with our award winning hosted PBX switch, IP phones, networks, and VoIP service. The Implementation Services Team assists customers in setting up their new phones, features and services, by providing configuration advice, training, and problem resolution throughout the setup and installation process.
The ideal candidate will ensure customer success, exceeding their expectations throughout the installation and setup process. You'll work directly with customers before, during and after their installation -- promptly assisting them with the initial setup and configuration of extensions and services. You'll assist with equipment activation, transferring phone numbers to 8x8 from a prior carrier, and ensure that billing is setup properly.
Responsibilities
• Answer inbound calls and perform troubleshooting steps to resolve customer issues • Instruct customers on how to effectively utilize the self service portal • Help customers configure telephone extensions, services, and activate equipment • Assist customers in porting their numbers from a previous provider to 8x8 • Meet or exceed productivity metrics while enhancing the customer experience • Resolve immediate escalations to ensure customer satisfaction
1+ Years of providing customer service, preferably in a cloud computing or telephony environmentAbility to listen, analyze, troubleshoot and to resolve common customer inquiriesStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTeam player with a positive attitudeUnderstanding of Unified Communications and VoIP technologiesAssociate degree or equivalent work experience
Scheduling & Compensation
Some positions may have an initial 3-month contract to hire periodFlexible Monday through Friday schedules.Compensation based on experience.Full Medical and Dental Insurance, 12 paid holidays, 15 paid personal time off, 401k, ESSP, and profit sharing available after contractual period. Limited benefits are available during contractual period (see HR for details)
To apply, please click the link provided. If the link does not work, please send your resume to jobs AT 8x8.com (please specify the job title in your email).
Notice to Search Firms and Staffing Agencies
8x8, Inc. maintains an approved supplier list based on current skill set and technology requirements. Therefore, our supplier base is limited to our specific hiring needs in a given business cycle. 8x8, Inc. does not accept resumes from unapproved suppliers. Any resumes received from unapproved suppliers will be considered unsolicited and 8x8, Inc. will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
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