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Service Support Representative Central Arkansas


Company : IBM


Location : Bentonville, AR


Created : 2024-10-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Introduction System Services Representatives are the primary technical interface to clients for the coordination of hardware and software support and delivery of operational services. Sound pretty important? Absolutely! You will advise clients of preventive maintenance, configuration, operation and environmental factors which may drastically impact product performance or impair the client's IT operation. Your Role and Responsibilities This role is responsible for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of IBM, Multi-Vendor Systems (including the Support as a Service vendors, like Lenovo, NetApp, Teradata, Cisco, and others), and components, including hardware, networking products, and associated firmware. They are the onsite technical interface to clients for the completion of onsite tasks. They deliver the services as required by the client. They support clients with preventive maintenance, basic configuration, and perform service activities such as systems assurance, installation planning, account management, systems-level problem determination, and discontinuance and relocation of IBM and non-IBM systems and products. They are accountable to ensure a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support, and operational services for the client account(s). They have a thorough understanding of, and are able to articulate, IBM's technical support strategy. They are responsible for the technical relationship to protect the revenue base and identify new services opportunities. SSR's may assist in generating new leads that improve the client experience and result in new incremental revenue growth for IBM via the TSS Leads program (DNSO). They maintain a complete and accurate customer record on the Cognitive Support Platform and other relevant tools, and they interact with customers with their strong interpersonal skills, and they give accurate estimations, within reason, on active work orders Performs multiple repetitive tasks or multi-step processes. Skills: Environment: Expertise in one main activity (equipment, machine, operation, process steps). Awareness of work done by team members or interrelated activities. Communication/Negotiation: Exchanges job or activity related information through listening, clarification and understanding. Problem Solving: Use standard tools, techniques, procedures to identify routine problems, and select appropriate actions to solve problems. Structured analysis and interpretations may be required. Contribution/Leadership: Performs a variety of assigned tasks and works within well established procedures. Work is subject to general review. May provide practical assistance. Impact on Business/Scope: Accountable for individual results. Work output has immediate affects on work-team or department results. Required Technical and Professional Expertise Ideal candidate will possess hardware and/or software support, commitment to Client Success, and the following skills: * Have experience in Customer Service & Customer Interaction * Have basic computer knowledge (e.g., knows what a hard drive, RAM, memory DIMM, IP address) * Can demonstrate mechanical aptitude, and given the appropriate tools follow instructions to perform a repair or replacement (e.g. follow the instructions of a hardware maintenance manual to successfully complete a repair/replacement) * Be comfortable using and working with various tools (e.g. laptop, screw driver, pry tool, needle nose pliers, wrench) to complete necessary installation, maintenance or repair tasks * Problem solving skills * Self-motivator and enjoys working in a Team environment Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise Have experience in Customer Service & Customer Interaction: * Self-motivator and enjoys working in a Team environment * Problem solving skills * Prior experience in field repair of computer or mechanical equipment Note: This role requires candidates to have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. About Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing. Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. Location StatementIBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, mental health & well being, 8 paid holidays, minimum 56 hours paid sick time, 80 hours paid vacation, life insurance, 401(k), financial counseling, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. 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