Proactive Support Customer Manager

Proactive Support Customer Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Proactive Support Account Manager for HPE Storage Products, including MP Block, MP File and MP Object for Japan/APAC. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge in storage products to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert on storage products. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods, as well as automation. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level or newer employees.

Management Level Definition:

Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work 9AM-5:30 PM Japan Standard Time JST
• Communicate with customers and handle issue resolution in business Japanese/keigo. Communicate internally with the PSM team and other departments in English.
• Successfully resolve technical issues (hardware and software) from incoming internal or external businesses and end user's contacts and proactive notification systems.
• Respond to service, product, technical, and customer- relations questions on subjects such as features, specifications, and repairs on current and discontinued products, parts, and options, based on customer entitlement (warranty through mission- critical). .
• Proactively assist internal or external businesses and end users to avoid or reduce problem occurrence.
• Ability to act as a mentor and guide other employees. Ability to provide direction and guidance to process improvements.
• Ability to articulate clearly, recommend and explain resolutions /clients.
• Understand and utilize ITIL.
• Represent the company in a face to face customer location visit, industry conference/trade show, vendor meeting, etc.

Education and Experience Required:

• First Level University degree: a) technical, b) non-technical (i.e., Bachelor of Arts/ Science). Typically 3-4 year completion beyond High School level, BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years experience in relevant technologies and customer environments.
• Relevant industry qualification where applicable, in storage products and virtualization.

Knowledge and Skills:

• NATIVE Level Japanese language skill (including spoken/written business Japanese and keigo), fluent in English.
• Storage and/or host (virtualization) skills or relevant experience in HPE Storage products, including MP Block.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Enlgish, as well as language to be supported.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in a technical environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced Software and hardware knowledge of computing, storage and peripheral devices.
• Specific knowledge and training with the company's products. Knowledge of multiple product lines (for example, proactive, reactive, storage, enterprise systems, tier 2 or 3 support, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency with case management databases and tools.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Phone and remote support experience. E-support experience, knowledge and resolution ability.
• Ability to solve and document solutions for usage of other technicians and customers.
• Ability to mentor new agents.
• Ability train peers on solutions.
• Ability to take full ownership for resolution with escalated customers.
• Ability to lead technical action plans.
• Lead or provide expertise to teams or projects.
• Highly Developed knowledge of more complex solutions.

Accessibility

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