Support Analyst

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises.  Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America.  Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

• As the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively on a Global scale.
• The Software Support Department assists customers with queries and problems relating to the VAST & VAST Online application software post implementation.  The Department also provides customers with a wide variety of other services including the installation of new software and training.
• Tier 2 analysts are our first point of escalation. They perform general assistance with diverse technical inquiries and requests in the software

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as a mentor to staff in our level 1 team. Work to grow knowledge, enable and document all areas of supported software
• Contribute to the support knowledgebase by documenting procedures, fixes and resolutions
• Accurately prioritizing all cases via KCS ticketing system
• Identifying and escalating problems to level 3 software support where required
• Working directly with customer SQL databases using DML, DQL and DDL to resolve various issues
• Pro-actively taking ownership of a wide variety of incidents and problems 
• Ensuring all incidents are dealt with efficiently and promptly in accordance with the Service Level Agreement
• Managing, prioritising and progressing their adopted incidents, in particular:
  • Effectively and promptly resolving incidents, ensuring old incidents are kept to a minimum
  • Accurately investigating, identifying and rectifying both the causes and the symptoms of problems
  • Providing work arounds to minimise the impact of problems when this is appropriate
  • Implementing solutions to the customers' best advantage and ensuring the call resolutions meet the working and business practices of the customer
  • Escalating incidents and seeking advice when appropriate
• Using the ITSM system correctly and ensuring that incidents are updated on a regular basis with actions undertaken 
• Regularly updating customers regarding the status of their incidents
• Effectively handling complaints and call escalation requests from customers 
• Identifying incidents that are not support incidents and dealing with these following the correct procedures, for example after sales incidents, chargeable support requests, modification and system change requests etc.
• Continually and pro-actively acquiring and retaining knowledge of KCS products and systems
• Working with members of the Support Team and other departments to ensure that customers receive a prompt efficient service
• Alerting Senior personnel and their manager and/or any of the other Support Managers as necessary regarding any sensitive customer issues
• Following and applying the standard Software Support Procedures and Practices
• Taking the initiative and identifying ways in which the Support Service and/or Support Procedures can be improved and discussing these with their manager
• Undertaking any other projects as required by their manager or the Support Director

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert attention to detail
• Exceptional complex problem-solving ability
• A basic understanding of ERP systems
• Experience in relational databases, preferably SQL

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV's from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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