3 Technicians jobs in East London

Overview

Our customers rely on us to provide them with the software and services they need to create exceptional in-store experiences. What we provide allows retailers and suppliers in more than 90 countries to craft data-driven assortments and product layouts that drastically increase store performance. Our software users enjoy a wealth of capabilities and a comprehensive library of resources which are available on both our online learning platform and our DotActiv searchable knowledgebase.

There are times when our software users need knowledgeable support from an empathetic technical support person - that's where you come in. As technical support your main duties would be as follows:

1. Analyse knowledgebase user engagement data and contribute helpful content to improve the customer experience.
2. Receive, analyse and manage customer support cases and provide meaningful solutions to ensure customer success. (new or existing knowledge base articles, remote support, scheduled training, troubleshooting and advice)
3. Provide customers with space planning advice that goes beyond mere technical support to ensure that they achieve their goals.
4. Analyse customer support cases to determine new features to be logged for development and deployment/ software errors to be logged for immediate fixing.
5. Since customers are creating plans which are dependent on accurate data you will be required to provide data analysis, processing and validation using excel and SQL. (A mandatory course for this will be a part of your onboarding).
6. Since many of our customers are in different time zones and we seek to provide them with exceptional support you will be subject to a rotational on-call schedule. Making yourself available for “On-call” time is remunerated over and above your monthly total cost to company salary.

You will be required to work remotely, with a monthly Cost to Company between R18 000 and R22 000 (depending on your qualifications and experience), we’re looking for someone to provide proactive customer support.

Who is DotActiv?

DotActiv provides category management software and services which enable retailers and suppliers to analyse their retail data and create data-driven assortments, planograms and floor plans. We’re a passionate group of young people that want to be successful in everything we do. Our entire company is made up of +-70% of females while the average age is about 26 to 28 years old.

What does that mean for you?

Working in technical support at DotActiv, you would have the opportunity of engaging with top retail brands from all corners of the world every single day. The multiplicity of culture exposure is dramatic and can be both very challenging and rewarding. Our business is growing quickly which makes for a high-pressure environment.

Your colleagues will push you to be better because as a group we want to win out there in the market but they will also support you in a very sincere way.

A great attitude is what is most important. The next most important thing we will expect is an “always learning” mindset. Besides these critical ingredients, you will need to possess or in some instances be willing to acquire (with our help) the following skills and abilities:

• Any relevant IT certificates or qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• An additional language will be advantageous, specifically Spanish, Portuguese, French or another widely spoken language.

• Knowledge of the principles of customer service in relation to software products.
• DotActiv Enterprise software knowledge.
• Computer packages & systems currently in use by the company.
• Project management.
• Customer coaching & support.
• Competent use of job-specific in-house systems used by the company.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & deploy ability within Google Suite.
• Basic to Intermediate MS SQL or similar solution.
• Problem-solving (Trouble-shooting).
• Intermediate MS Operating Systems (Windows 10, 11, Server).
• Ability to test software for bugs and feature readiness.
• IIS/SSL Certificates.

To thrive in this position, you will need to have the following soft skills:

• Ability to patiently support, educate and assist customers.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills (Quality client engagement).
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• Ability to multitask & remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
• Be naturally calm and focused.
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
• Team player (especially within a matrix project environment).

• Empathetic
• Able to deal with regular stress peaks
• Curious
• Positive and Upbeat
• Technician/ Problem solver at heart

Here’s what you can expect from DotActiv as technical support:

• You’ll receive a starting monthly Cost to Company salary of between R18k and R22k , depending on your qualifications and experience.
• You’ll be working remotely and assisting customers remotely online.
• Your success is important to us so you can expect that we will invest significantly in your development (both internal and external training).
• The when and how of earning more is completely transparent - our job grading system is open to scrutiny because we believe in paying fairly and without favouritism.

We will offer you a developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to grow your career with us.

Passionate about the world of tech?

What if you had a chance to be a part of the world’s leading SaaS, Software, or Hardware solutions?

Join our team as a Technical Support Consultant today and thrive in a multicultural and multilingual environment while enjoying your home office. Unlock your potential by mastering new skills and achieving challenging goals with our People First management approach.

Excited? Let’s see what it takes

What you will do :

• Provide exceptional customer support via emails
• Troubleshoot technical products and applications
• Provide product information and assist with sales-related questions
• Build positive and long-lasting relationships with customers
• Meet team KPIs
• Always be up-to-date with cutting-edge technology
• Securely work with customers’ sensitive information
• Apply the latest and greatest customer happiness practices
• Maintain working knowledge of our client’s products and services
• Communicate with developers and other departments of various IT companies

What you need to succeed in this role :

• Excellent English skills (at least C1 for both spoken and written)
• Experience in customer service within a SaaS or cybersecurity company
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools
• KPI-driven, with a clear understanding of performance metrics
• Hands-on experience with CRM (Zendesk preferred)
• Creative thinker, able to propose alternate solutions when needed
• Patience and resilience when handling complex cases or difficult customers.
• Positive and responsible attitude
• Personal laptop or computer (at least 8Gb of RAM) and a stable internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps–download and 40 Mbps–upload)
• The items listed in this section may vary depending on the terms of your engagement. Certain benefits and conditions typically apply to employees; independent contractors may not be eligible for all of these. The specific terms, including compensation, benefits, and work conditions, will be clearly defined in your agreement if selected.

Who we are :

SupportYourApp is a Support-as-a-Service company that provides secure technical, customer support, and CX services for tech companies around the globe.

We work with clients from over 30 countries and speak over 60 languages.

Since 2010, we’ve become an industry leader in premium outsourced customer support and turned global with 8 hubs around the world.

We treat our team like our clients, surrounding them with unlimited care, an individual approach, and a wholesome positive experience.

We welcome people with various backgrounds and experiences. Grab the chance to join us and send your CV in English , pointing out your outstanding skills!

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DISCLAIMER

We are a multinational company with unbiased views. The assessment of candidates is not affected by such characteristics as race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of opportunities and benefits.