Tru-D Support Specialist - Houston, TX

Description Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI, Inc. provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing 3 areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team! POSITION PURPOSE The Tru-D Support Specialist (TSS) provides technical support and implementation services for Tru-D customers. The TSS is the primary contact after the point of sale to new and existing Tru-D customers within a geographic area. The TSS is charged with driving the customer’s disinfection program success and building one-on-one relationships with Tru-D operators and managers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Responsible for service of existing devices in support of Tru-D warranty obligations. Specifically: Identify, manage, mitigate and escalate service issues(s) Execute repairs, troubleshooting and upgrades. Perform annual preventative maintenance service calls. Provide training to new and existing accounts on Tru-D device operation and use of accompanying software. Training includes initial, retraining, new staff training and shadowing of Tru-D Operators. Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure high customer satisfaction and program effectiveness Act as a point of contact for all customer, product-related inquiries and work collaboratively with each department to address issues that may arise Monitor client performance with the use of internal Tru-D software tools and dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reports to drive utilization. Support quality investigations to determine root cause, assess customer needs and supply solutions to the customer to improve their program. Support the implementation of new devices with uncrating, inspection, testing and demos Support sales presentations, demos and trade shows as needed Maintain accurate records and communication of Tru-D’s customer relationship and needs in Salesforce.com and other Tru-D internal management tools Maintain service tools and inventory Daily activity will consist of traveling to multiple hospital facilities within the territory, adjusting travel as needed by customers Up to 80% of overnight travel may be required Work schedule may vary to support second and third shift training Included in rotation for on-call support of our 24-hour hotline QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred Must obtain required hospital credentialing as needed REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and basic knowledge of salesforce.com preferred EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service experience required Knowledge of Healthcare preferred SKILLS/ABILITIES: Reliable for efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to learn quickly and multitask. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, multi-task and collaborate effectively in a team environment. Have a sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and use critical thinking to make timely decisions. WORKING CONDITIONS No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Role is field based with frequent travel required. SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 Annually BENEFITS PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes: Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Vision 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short & long-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Advocacy Program PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts. At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options. Additional benefits for Tru-D Support Specialists: All of our Support Specialist professionals are eligible to participate in a monthly car allowance, mileage reimbursement, company issued phone and laptop