Customer Support Specialist
Location: Warren, MI 48093
Schedule: Hybrid (Monday & Friday WFH; Tuesday–Thursday in Office)
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)
Pay Rate: Up to $32.96/hour, depending on chosen benefits
Job Description
- Manage the day-to-day operation of a technical delivery and support website for the automotive aftermarket.
- Provide second-level support for e-business and aftermarket support centers.
- Review refund requests and government purchase forms.
- Handle customer concerns and inquiries via a dedicated support email box.
- Manage website issues, create IT help tickets, and oversee resolution.
- Post maintenance announcements and notify relevant stakeholders of maintenance windows/issues.
- Perform export screening reviews and maintain monthly sales reporting dashboards.
- Manage IT enhancement projects, including user test cases, user acceptance testing, and code deployment sign-off.
- Maintain and prioritize website enhancement logs.
- Develop and maintain user and sales support materials for field teams and end users.
- Monitor for abuse activity and manage special access requests (billing, licensees, partners, government agencies, etc.).
- Schedule and manage monthly governance meetings (agenda, topics, tracking issues).
- Support internal global stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Report key information to the field during monthly calls.
- Maintain and manage training course material required for compliance.
- Participate in industry teams focused on service information, technology, and security.
- Maintain “What is TDS?” presentation as website changes occur.
- Frequent contact with others inside and outside the organization and industry.
Typical Day in the Role
- Support and maintain an eCommerce website (backend tasks, small improvement projects)
- Act as second-level support for the help desk (customer refunds, blocked accounts, etc.)
- Collaborate with IT and service teams for system improvements and dealer services
- Work within the Aftermarket space
- Create “How-To” training materials for website users
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: 2–3 years (open to 1 year for strong candidates)
- Industry: Automotive aftermarket experience required; dealership experience preferred (past, not current)
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
- Automotive aftermarket experience
- Willingness and openness to learn new skills and systems
Value Proposition
- Flexible work-life balance
- Opportunity for direct hire based on performance
- Exposure to global Fortune 500 operations and aftermarket industry
- Chance to work on impactful projects and process improvements