Solution Specialist I - Tampa, FL

Overview

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Point of Sale systems in the Field  Install, troubleshoot and repair client systems in a timely and professional manner Provide exemplary customer service and technical support to customers via remotesupport applications and/or onsite Communicate professionally with client key contacts updating them on correctiveactions taken to resolve issue(s) Perform preventive maintenance
• Research and resolve POS integration inquiries from our Resellers/VAR’s
• Research, diagnose, and resolve customer’s issues: strive for first call resolution whenever possible 
• Work is very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/troubleshooting skills in an area of specialization.
• Learn deep knowledge of our company’s partners, products, services, and features we offer to field wide variety of support calls 
• Must understand technical fundamentals of computer systems and/or credit card processing and have the ability to communicate technical instructions and resolution procedures and in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Listening attentively to customer needs and concerns; while maximizing opportunity to build rapport with the customer and our VAR’s
• Diagnose customer issues through process of elimination by asking probing questions as well as provide resolution by identifying problems & improving performance; researching answers & guiding customers through corrective  steps
• Work directly with Vendors and Resellers to resolve any processing issues on both the front/back end integrations
• This position requires employees to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the public; work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues; and complete projects under tight deadlines even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
• Keep abreast of software releases, new feature functionality of software, updates, departmental policies and procedures and installation procedures.
•  As a Field Service Technician, you will occasionally be called upon to perform other duties not included in this job description.
• Demonstrate exemplary performance & attendance
• Must be flexible in work hours.  On Call service is required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of customer service core principles and practices.
• Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology (preferred) and/or a minimum of two years of related technical support experience.

• Experience working with credit card terminals, POS equipment, 3rd party Stage Only VAR’s.
• Familiarity with the credit card processing authorization and settlement process as well as major credit card processor auth/settlement file specifications (incl. Vital, PTI, Global, NPC, FDMS, TSYS) and interchange qualification requirements is a plus.
• Experience with Micros/Oracle Systems a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL a plus.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proficient attention to detail.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced call center environment.
• Familiarity with Office Suite, Google Sheets, Knowledge Base use, & Excel.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.