At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Customer Experience Specialist 1 – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Customer Experience Specialist 1

The Customer Experience Specialist 1 is responsible for improving the experience of our Allegion affiliates by providing customer service support for business requests in a professional and courteous manner. 

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the product and product features for one assigned brand.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of internal processes and system tools.
• Manage customer service interactions by providing accurate and efficient resolution to incoming requests via phone, email and/or the Allegion online portal.
• Gain proficiency in product to understand the needs and expectations of customers.  
• Follow standard operating procedures to support and resolve customer requests: order status, expedite and tracking, order modifications, document reprints, initiation of returns and replacement orders, credit & debits to customer accounts, provide product pricing and availability, as well as ad hoc product inquiries as needed.
• Act as customer liaison when working with cross-functional teams to resolve customer requests.
• Complete initial troubleshooting on return and warranty claims and escalate to the appropriate teams as necessary.
• Effectively use CRM to gather and document service requests to pass along defect free cases to supporting departments for review and resolution as applicable.
• Utilize and manage appropriate ERP business systems.
• Proactively monitor and follow up on customer service requests daily to ensure timely customer resolution.
• Accurately document service request in CRM to ensure data integrity for root cause problem solving activities across the business.
• Meet all service level agreements as assigned.
• Maintain active engagement in all training activities to ensure awareness of all Allegion product, policy, guideline, and procedure changes.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 6+ months customer service experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, team environment.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PC based software applications (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel) & basic web applications.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Paid time off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Salary Range: 34,500 – 44,300.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.