Full-Time

Customer Support Specialist

Alberta

Posted on 9/30/2024

Ecobee

Ecobee

501-1,000 employees

Smart home devices for comfort and efficiency

Energy
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Entry

Remote in Canada

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Communications
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Strong customer service experience is a must – whether your experience is in food service, hospitality, or retail, we are looking for individuals who can solve problems with our Smart Device Owners on the spot via phone, emails, or chat!
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across various platforms; having a friendly and accessible communication style is what we’re all about!
  • Proven ability to multi-task and effectively use various tools and systems to resolve customer inquiries.
  • Ability to search for and find answers, independently, using available knowledge and resources.
  • The aptitude and eagerness to learn and adapt to new technology, with a conceptual understanding of smart home devices, home automation and virtual voice assistants.
  • You’re able to efficiently listen to and document all Smart Owner interactions on the spot.
  • You have a passion for customer support, love learning, and appreciate a good challenge!
Responsibilities
  • As a Technical Support Specialist, you’ll be the first line of support at ecobee.
  • You will work with our Smart Owner to diagnose and solve technical and non-technical issues through phone, email, and chat.
  • We have a variety of smart home products and services and requests may be fairly technical at times.
  • As an example, one day you maybe be assisting a Smart Owner with installing an ecobee device, and another day might be assisting a Smart Owner with software and energy inquiries.
  • As an advocate for energy conservation, you will also provide guidance, knowledge, and helping our Smart Owners setting up their devices to provide comfort and energy savings.

Ecobee designs smart home devices that improve comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Their main products include intelligent thermostats, cameras, and sensors that can connect with other smart home systems. The SmartThermostat, their flagship product, allows users to control their home environment using voice commands through Siri and Alexa. Ecobee targets homeowners who want to enhance their living spaces with technology, particularly appealing to those who are tech-savvy and environmentally conscious. The company sells its devices directly and through retail partners, and also offers subscription services for advanced features. Ecobee has helped over one million homes save energy, benefiting both the environment and customers' energy bills. Their focus on data privacy and user-friendly design sets them apart in the smart home market, with a goal of providing seamless solutions for home automation.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$163.2M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the 2023 Good Design Award boosts Ecobee's brand reputation.
  • Partnership with Tactile expands market reach and enhances energy conservation features.
  • Focus on professional builders opens new distribution channels for Ecobee products.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Amazon and Google threatens Ecobee's market share.
  • Integration of smart locks may expose Ecobee to cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Reliance on third-party voice control platforms like Alexa and Siri poses partnership risks.

What makes Ecobee unique

  • Ecobee's SmartThermostat integrates voice control with Siri and Alexa for seamless user experience.
  • The company offers a unique energy emergency feature for automatic thermostat adjustments.
  • Ecobee's smart lock integration enhances its comprehensive smart home ecosystem.

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Benefits

Health/Lifestyle Spending Account

75% parental leave top-up

Health benefits starting day 1

25-day paid sabbatical in year 5

$1,500 learning & development budget

Quarterly hackathons

Volunteer Days

Flexible hours & work from home

Your own Ecobee device

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