Customer Support Advocate

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.

**The impact you will have**:
As a **Customer Support Advocate (CSA),** you will have the opportunity to partner with some of our largest and most diversified enterprise and strategic customers. You will be responsible for helping solve business problems for our customers, while also maintaining and protecting the bottom line for Softchoice. The CSA role is an integral piece of our customer support and growth model. As a result, you will be able to directly impact business outcomes and increase customer satisfaction.

**What you’ll do**:

- You will work as part of a unified account team in partnership with our Inside and Outside sales teams.
- You will be responsible for researching and fulfilling quote requests, providing complex reporting, helping manage a customer’s annuity business, to complex forecast management and customer integration projects, the CSA is involved in supporting many areas of the customers’ business.
- CSA’s are tasked with staying knowledgeable on the latest technology trends, pricing programs, and selling processes with each individual customer.
- Build strong relationships with sales reps, vendors, customers, and other co-workers.
- Work effectively with other departments to collaborate and focus on creating the best possible customer experience.
- Work closely with the Inside Account Management team and many other internal stakeholders to effectively manage and maintain our customers' annuity business.
- Work with Softchoice’s partners & vendors to find the best pricing, product availability, and alternative solutions to solve customers’ needs.
- Confidently maintain and update non-standardized Customer Documentation.
- Assist, when required, with project-based activities such as forecasting equipment, arranging specialized delivery, and maintaining documentation tracking customer project progress.
- As a team, collaboratively work together to decrease escalations and reduce customer risk.

**What you’ll bring to the table**:

- 2+ years of customer service experience.
- Proficient in MS Office tools - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience in the IT industry an asset.
- Experience with understanding Microsoft licensing programs an asset.
- Experience in using Enterprise grade reporting tools, such as Oracle/PowerBI an asset.
- Proficiency in Salesforce an asset.

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**:

- **The People**: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
- **High-Performing Culture**: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
- **Flexibility**: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
- **Award-Winning Workplace**: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years
- **Inclusive Culture**: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
- **Competitive Benefits**: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

**Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment**:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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**Our commitment to your experience**:
We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

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