Software and Warranty Operations Specialist - PCC
Overview:
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services.That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Responsibilities:
Working under minimal supervision of the Supervisor, Licensing and Warranty Operations, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Software and Warranty Operations Specialist monitors the lifecycle operations of the company’s Software License, Cloud, Activations and Warranty business and associated services while individually overseeing an assigned multi-million-dollar segment.The Specialist handles the purchasing activities based on the customer or vendor contracts/agreements and program rules for the assigned segment. The Specialist provides support to the Sales Teams regarding daily inquiries regarding the Company’s Software, License, Cloud, Activations, and Warranty business while maintaining vendor and distribution relationships.
The Specialist works closely with Finance and other internal teams to help determine revenue recognition based on established company controls across all segments. The Specialist maintains personal knowledge of vendor programs and contract procedures within the assigned segment in order to make educated decisions that ensure software, licensing, cloud, activations, and warranties meets both vendor program and company audit compliance.
The Specialist uses knowledge and experience to develop internal processes and documentation which limits liability to both the customer and Connection in terms of revenue loss, inability to sell vendor programs, and associated fines.
Min: USD $52,000.00/Yr.
Max: USD $65,500.00/Yr.
Qualifications:
- Advanced ability in Microsoft 365 Business applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.
- Advanced understanding of sales or product procurement operations with ability to analyze pricing, follow and improve processes within a vendor segment while maintaining controls.
- Ability to identify process improvements and system enhancements in a changing environment.
- Systematic advanced reasoning skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Advanced working knowledge of Cloud, Software, Activations and Warranty operation processes and procedures with ability to advise and train team members.
- Attention to detail in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials.
- Articulate with ability to express oneself clearly and professionally in written and oral communication.
- Discreet with demonstrated ability to work in a confidential executive environment using good judgment while acting as an ambassador for the company.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently, prioritize and meet fixed service levels.
- Quick study with ability to master a situation or learn new things with minimal direction or training.