Customer Experience Representative

Company Description

• Full-Time
• Remote or Hybrid

Company Description

Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. While we have an office and space for you to come in, we also realize that some people like to work from home. We want you to be comfortable, so if that means you work remotely 100%, or if you like to spice it up and come in from time-to-time, your work environment is up to you!

https://www.playaway.com

Job Description

The Playaway Products team is hiring a Full -Time Customer Experience Representative to help support our growing business! This role will focus on providing exceptional customer support to public libraries and PreK-12 schools, while also building and maintaining internal relationships with our Account Mangers and internal stakeholders.

We're looking for a dynamic candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing multiple tasks with efficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about literacy and education, with a strong ability to problem solve, communicate clearly, and dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, customized solutions and world-class support as the first line of inbound communications through channels including answering phones, managing e-mail responses, and monitoring our live chat tool.
• Manage business order needs including order entry, tracking and shelf-ready processing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our Public Library and PreK-12 Account Managers and other internal partners to align on effective resolutions and messaging, depending on the needs of the customer.
• Facilitate business critical information and customer data updates within our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Provide customer training and education on Playaway Products and web properties. 
• Quick adoption and mastery of our internal CRM, NetSuite and our customer support software, Zendesk.

Qualifications

• Superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive professional with a strong ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Positive person with an optimistic mindset.
• Friendly and professional contributor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech savvy with a proficiency in smart-devices and computers.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to shift focus in our fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently and as a team player to achieve both personal goals and strategic team goals.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House.  Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.