Product Support Supervisor

<p><span>Taxwell helps everyday Americans get every tax advantage they deserve by finding credits and deductions they never even knew existed. Our tax preparation software offers easy guidance and ensures your maximum tax refund. We strive to build a team of like-minded experts in both tax and technology who align with our brand purpose, are advocates for our customers and have a fresh, non-traditional approach to the tax industry.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><p><span><span>TaxAct</span><span> is a leading digital tax filing platform </span><span>which offers customers </span></span><span><span>do-it-yourself digital and downloadable products that are easy-to-use, best-in-class technology, and provide unparalleled customer support. We are a trusted solution for all users including those with complex tax returns. We </span></span><span><span>strive to attract and </span><span>retain</span><span> candidates who exemplify our values: performance, perseverance, </span><span>progress</span><span> and partnership. </span><span>TaxAct</span><span> is a member of the </span><span>Taxwell</span><span> family of products. We are an organization of forward thinkers looking to add industry experts to our growing team.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role will primarily support TaxAct as the organization helps </span><span>everyday Americans </span><span>file their taxes. </span><span>We </span><span>s</span><span>eek</span><span> to build a team of experts in tax and technology who </span><span>are customer advocates</span><span> and have the mindset to</span><span> </span><span>reimagin</span><span>e </span><span>the services our customers receive.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><p></p><p><b>POSITION SUMMARY:</b></p><p></p><p><span><span>T</span><span>he</span><b><span> </span></b>seasonal</span><b><span> </span><span>Product</span><span> Support </span><span>Supervisor</span><span> </span></b><span><span>will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> </span><span>assisting</span><span> management with leading the daily operations in a fast-paced environment. You will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> training and mentoring our staff who </span><span>provide customer service to our TaxAct individual tax filers</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>You will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> managing individuals </span><span>and completing projects and tasks.</span><span> This position requires you to be self-motivated and</span><span> be able to manage time well </span><span>to</span><span> meet metrics and deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p></p><div><div><p><span><span>Major responsibilities of the Supervisor</span><span> </span><span>position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable </span><span>accommodation</span><span> may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Supervise, coach, and </span><span>assist</span><span> </span><span>seasonal and permanent </span><span>agents</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentor and coach </span><span>agents</span><span> provide weekly one-on-one progress tracking and mentoring/coaching sessions with </span><span>agents</span><span> assigned to you and </span><span>assist</span><span> with day-to-day questions</span><span>. </span><span>Provide progress tracking updates to </span><span>your</span><span> assigned agents both during training and season so they are aware if they are achieving their individual goals.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor live phone calls and chats </span><span>daily</span><span> and provide immediate feedback and coaching as necessary to ensure agents are </span><span>providing </span><span>accurate</span><span> information and professional support to all customers</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor agent schedules for adherence.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Reconcile timecard data to production data for each pay period. </span><span>Investigate differences to ensure agents are paid accurately for their time </span><span>assisting</span><span> customers. Process the timecards bi-weekly.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform ongoing monitoring for quality assurance and suggest adjustments to queues/staffing to ensure service levels are met.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Consistently run report</span><span>s in systems and </span><span>monitor</span><span> live queues to ensure calls and chats are being handled </span><span>appropriately</span><span> and not </span><span>exhibiting</span><span> call or chat avoidance or other unacceptable behaviors.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work with management to ensure proper messaging around performance expectations is conveyed.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Make suggestions to management on business process improvements based on call/chat monitoring results. Communicate trending issues to management.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Facilitate</span><span> all </span><span>new hire training to all agents ensuring they are set up for success.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Review, edit</span><span>, help create by screen sharing</span><span> and make suggestions on all training materials in </span><span>partnership</span><span> with the Learning & Development team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> agents when needing technical and operational </span><span>support,</span><span> including product </span><span>questions</span><span> and product navigation</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform quality assurance (QA) of agent interactions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Based on customer interactions, propose needed responses for the knowledge </span><span>base.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide friendly support to all external customers in compliance with established processes and metrics.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Handle all customer escalations and/or concerns that are sent to our team by agents requesting a customer escalation or the senior leadership team receiving from a customer.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Research and t</span><span>roubleshoot customer issues</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Responsible for support operations and processes for agents.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Inspire team and peers with positivity and leadership.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Receive feedback and coaching from management and quickly</span><span> adapt</span><span> or apply</span><span> the feedback</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Additional</span><span> job duties as needed.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:</span></b></p><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge and work experience with</span><span> desktop and</span><span> browser-based applications a plus.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>2 – 3 years of </span><span>remote </span><span>call center supervisory experience or equivalent experience</span><span> preferred</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>E</span><span>xperience </span><span>using</span><span> tax software</span><span> preferred</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Basic tax knowledge </span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>At least 2 years of Microsoft Suite experience including Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>B</span><span>2</span><span>C or B2B</span><span> experience </span><span>a plus</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Attention to detail.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to multitask.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to adapt quickly and in a positive manner to change</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong problem-solving skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent time management skills</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Resilient, </span><span>dedicated team</span><span> player who helps </span><span>maintain</span><span> a positive work environmen</span><span>t.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Flexibility with scheduling</span><span> – days, </span><span>nights,</span><span> and weekend</span><span>s</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p><i><span>At Taxwell, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Taxwell welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Taxwell, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p></p><p><i><span>Taxwell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, d</span></i><i><span>isability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under </span></i><span>applicable </span><i><span>law. Taxwell considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Taxwell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HR@Taxwell.com</a></span></i><span> </span><i><span> or by calling 828-349-5703 extension 6049 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p><p></p>

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