IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with software products used by over 14 million students worldwide, is seeking an upbeat, customer-focused, and analytical individual to join our customer support team for our Wyzant product. As a customer support representative, you will be part of a small team responsible for managing relationships and providing service to existing and prospective tutors, parents and students.
*This is a full time position in our Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule.*
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Provide product and technical support as part of an exceptional, full life cycle customer experience via multi-channel support (phone, email and chat)
- Anticipate customer needs and go above and beyond to ensure an efficient, seamless customer experience
- Strive for first-contact resolution with each interaction.
- Manage customer information in Zendesk during and after each correspondence
- Resolve complex and heightened user concerns with a positivity and empathy
- Demonstrate superior judgment, patience and attentiveness in all communication and interactions
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure consistent and seamless services to Wyzant customers while also exercising time management and task prioritization
- Proactively surface trends for continuous process improvement
- Deliver exceptional quality, meet and exceed team and individual benchmark metrics
- Learn and execute technical processes and sensitive situations
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree
- 0-2 years experience in a customer facing position
- Demonstrated excellent written communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to utilize empathy and patience
- Ability to think critically and creatively in order to proactively and independently solve problems
- Willingness to master basic technical troubleshooting assistance
- Motivation to meet and exceed expectations in a metrics driven environment
- A drive to learn, collaborate and be a team player
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude and outlook with customers and coworkers
- Ability to work one weekend day per week after training (40 hour work week)
HOURS
- Schedule will change based on department needs after completion of training and will include 1 weekend day per week.
- Paid overtime may be required.
- Holiday coverage may be required, based on department needs.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is a leading educational technology company on a big mission: creating innovative learning experiences that help all learners reach their full potential. IXL's comprehensive curriculum and insightful analytics help more than 900,000 teachers deliver personalized instruction, and empower over 14 million students to achieve new learning milestones every day.
