Customer Care Manager III - San Jose, CA

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JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibility for responding to day to day and complex/large service requests and managing those requests according to standard processes. Manages risk and litigation issues stemming from warranty issues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage escalated and large warranty issues for closed homes, including insurance/litigation

• Conduct in-person homeowner assessments on an as needed basis.

• Determine if corrective work order is needed.

• Lead root-cause analysis.

• Schedule, organize and execute service work through vendors collaboratively with Customer Care Coordinator.

• Manage trades to completion of service requests to customers' satisfaction.

• Perform minor service-related tasks (e.g., adjustments, repairs), as requested.

• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships.

• Responsible for quality inspections of the home prior to delivery to the customer.

• Operate as a customer advocate for the communities managed, ensuring all departments maintain positive customer relationships.

• Determine trade accountability for back charges and P.O.'s.

• Authorize payment for work performed up to approval limits.

• Work with active legal cases, following applicable legal protocol and process necessary workflow.

• Assists in technical/warranty training by partnering with other Customer Care Managers to address escalated homeowner concerns.

• Responsible for customer satisfaction metrics related to customers serviced.

• Provide feedback and proposed solutions on systemic warranty issues to drive future improvements and improve overall quality.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (IF APPLICABLE)

LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK

Without Direct Reports:

• Delegates work according to work requirements

• Operates as a team lead

• Contributes to mentoring and new hires and less experienced Customer Care Managers

SCOPE

(decision making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.)

• Decision Impact: Division

• Department Responsibility: Single

• Budgetary Responsibility: No

• Direct Reports: No

• Indirect Reports: No

• Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting, standing and/or movement, the ability to exert minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and other means to reach and observe all areas of building

• Ability to work in various weather conditions -- heat, rain, cold, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

(degrees, licenses, certifications, etc.)

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

(work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.)

• Minimum of 2-4 years customer service and warranty experience or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year at Customer Care Manager II or equivalent

• Exhibits leadership skills and has positive influence within team and department

• Strong customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different personality types

• Strong emphasis on quality of service and follow-up

• Basic construction skills and knowledge

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Analytical ability necessary to perform root cause analysis

• Ability to manage warranty/customer service processes

• Basic computer skills

• Conflict resolution skills

• Cost management

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

PAY RANGE

• $39.66 - $49.56 per hour

• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive incentives

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