Associate Customer Support Specialist - Diligent Academy

About Us

Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge.

At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact.

Learn more at diligent.com.

Are you interested in breaking into tech sales and support? Diligent Academy was designed to create a new pathway to do just that!

In partnership with SVAcademy, you’ll get access to training, a supportive community, on-the-job coaching and the opportunity to apply for a Customer Support Specialist role with Diligent.

Due to our continued phenomenal growth, we are seeking Associate Customer Support Specialists to handle Tier I support and client relationships by answering support calls from our clients, resolving issues and ensuring all appropriate follow up to confirm complete client satisfaction. Our support team works closely with our Customer Success Team to ensure speedy resolution of all issues.

The primary attribute we are looking for in our support specialists is excellent customer service with superb communication skills, a passion for helping people and unflappable under pressure. You are committed to offering the best customer service possible and the self-confidence to work with senior executives across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services
• Gather customer’s information and determine the issue by evaluating and analyzing the symptoms
• Diagnose and resolve technical and software issues involving internet connectivity, login problems and more
• Research required information using available resources
• Follow standard processes and procedures
• Identify and escalate priority issues per Client specifications
• Redirect problems to appropriate resource
• Accurately process and record call transactions using a computer and designated CRM software
• Offer alternative solutions where appropriate with the objective of retaining customers’ and clients’ business
• Organize ideas and communicate oral messages appropriate to listeners and situations
• Follow up and make scheduled call backs to customers where necessary
• Stay current with system information, changes and updates

Required Experience/Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows OS
• Proven problem-solving skills and technical aptitude
• Superb communication and customer handling skills
• Ability to think on your feet in a highly demanding and fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication skills

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

U.S pay range $45,000—$48,000 USD

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.