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Full-Time

Onboarding Technician

Posted on 7/23/2024

Nextiva

Nextiva

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based communication solutions for businesses

Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$14.35 - $23.56Hourly

Entry

Remote in USA

Category
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • Technical knowledge of unified communication platforms and features
  • Network knowledge of firewalls, routers, and requisite upload/download speeds
  • Preferred technical, networking, VoIP support, and customer tech support experience
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and quick-thinking
  • Strong practice of empathy, confidence, knowledge, and assertiveness when communicating with customers
  • Proven experience in communicating and delivering in a timely manner
  • Fast learner with initiative, purpose-driven, and results-oriented attitude
  • Ability to excel individually and as a team player in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Responsibilities
  • Assisting new customers with initial setup of their phone system accounts
  • Providing basic training on Nextiva features, call flow, and devices to customers
  • Evaluating network compatibility and quality of service
  • Configuring accounts accurately and in a timely manner
  • Testing call flow, devices, and features for proper functionality
  • Meeting and exceeding daily performance metrics
  • Adhering to appointment times

Nextiva offers cloud-based communication solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises, focusing on VoIP phone services that allow calls over the internet. Their NextOS platform integrates various tools like video conferencing, team messaging, and CRM software to streamline business communications. Unlike competitors, Nextiva provides a customizable subscription model that scales with business needs and includes SIP trunking for modernizing existing phone systems. The company's goal is to enhance business operations and customer interactions through a comprehensive suite of communication tools.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$210M

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nextiva's strategic acquisitions, such as Thrio, enhance its AI-driven customer experience capabilities, providing significant growth potential.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Jim Nystrom and Scott Forbush indicates a strong focus on strategic growth and market expansion.
  • Nextiva's $200 million funding from Goldman Sachs and a $2.7 billion valuation highlight its financial stability and growth prospects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in cloud communications is intense, with major players like Microsoft Teams and Zoom posing significant threats.
  • Integrating acquisitions like Thrio could present challenges in terms of technology and company culture alignment.

What makes Nextiva unique

  • Nextiva's NextOS platform integrates a wide range of communication tools, offering a unified solution that many competitors lack.
  • Their focus on SMBs and enterprises allows them to tailor their services to the specific needs of these markets, unlike broader-focused competitors.
  • Nextiva's strong emphasis on AI-powered customer experience management sets it apart in the crowded cloud communications space.
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