Customer Support Specialist

Job Description: Title: Customer Support Specialist   Location: Canada (Remote)  Reports to: Director, Customer Success Vacancy : This is an existing position Position Overview   Customer Support Specialists are the frontline of the customer experience, providing accurate, empathetic, and solution oriented support to dealership users across applications, data, integrations, and services. This role focuses on diagnosing issues, guiding users through complex workflows, and managing expectations in fastpaced dealer environments where timing and clarity matter.  Support Specialists partner closely with dealers, internal teams, and product stakeholders to ensure timely, highquality resolutions, while acting as a trusted advisor who understands both the technology and the operational realities of automotive retail.  Key Responsibilities:   Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries related to usability, configuration, data, and software behavior  Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across automotive data and workflow platforms, escalating when appropriate  Communicate clearly and empathetically to explain solutions, system behavior, and next steps  Document cases thoroughly and accurately in CRM and ticketing systems  Adhere to defined workflows, SLAs, and escalation processes to ensure consistent, reliable support  Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, and Sales teams to resolve issues and surface recurring defects  Contribute to knowledge base content, playbooks, and continuous process improvements  Education, Experience & Competencies   Postsecondary education in IT, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience  1–3 years of experience in customer, technical, or service desk support within a SaaS, data, or technology environment  Handson experience supporting dealer and OEM facing automotive software and data platforms  Experience troubleshooting F&I systems, Authentication and Access, VIN decoding, incentives, configuration/build data, APIs, payments, reporting, and real dealer cases  Experience supporting customers across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, ticketing systems)  Experience managing customer inquiries and escalating complex issues using defined processes  Dealer / automotive industry experience is an asset  Technical Skills   Familiarity with automotive data concepts and systems  Working knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs and data formats (JSON/XML)  Experience with CRM and ticketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce Service Cloud); telephony experience preferred  Comfort using diagnostic tools, internal test utilities, and data validation tools  Core Competencies   Strong analytical, triage, and troubleshooting skills  Clear written and verbal communication  Customer empathy and professional presence Strong organizational habits and attention to detail  Adaptability and resilience in fastpaced, high volume environments Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems and product ecosystems  People & Culture   Demonstrates a customer-first, service-centric mindset in every interaction  Operates with professionalism, tact, and accountability  Collaborates openly with peers and cross-functional partners  Contributes to a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and shared learning  Embraces feedback and coaching to support ongoing growth and development  Work Requirements   Availability to work flexible shifts: primarily Mon–Fri, 8:00am–9:00pm EST, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm EST including statutory holidays and overtime as needed, in some service teams 24x7x365.  This position has a starting rate of $20 - $24 CAD per hour. This is the rate we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location. Company Mission Our mission in the market we serve is clear. To power every auto-related decision through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and seamless workflows that connect insight to action. Our Values We POWER Our Customer's Success We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data We Make Things Easy We Get It Done We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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