Job: Vendor Escalation Specialist I

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time, Salaried

Wage: $48,000/yr. 

Location: Remote

Job Description

Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The Vendor Escalation Specialist I owns cases that have been escalated to Pax8 Vendors, Microsoft being one of the main vendors. They guide the partner through case resolution by scheduling screenshares and phone calls, regularly following up with case stakeholders for required information, and maintaining case scope.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain knowledge around products specific to their team
• Perform troubleshooting with vendor defined issues including password resets (Microsoft, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, Symantec, etc.)
• Work closely with our technical support team for vendor escalations as well as training sessions
• Escalate cases to necessary vendors and assist Pax8 partners through the life cycle of cases
• Work with vendors and vendor contacts to drive continuous communications around updates and information that may affect the team
• Regularly participate in screen shares and/or phone calls to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft engineers and Pax8 partners, serving as a liaison between the two parties
• Actively engage with Microsoft, Pax8's largest vendor daily to ensure partner escalated tickets are resolved
• Balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and organizing tasks effectively

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least two (2) years of previous work experience
• Entry level experience with the Microsoft Office 365 platform
• Entry level experience diagnosing problems with software and cloud products
• Strong communication skills around customer service – can defuse situations where partners and/or customers may be frustrated
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems
• Proficient at managing email and team communication through MS Outlook and MS Teams
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Excellent typing skills to ensure quick and accurate entry of service request details
• Ability to be self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment and work well in a collaborative team environment

Required Education Certifications:

• HS Diploma/GED; or equivalent work experience
• MS-900 preferred
• ITIL Certification preferred

Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $48,000 or more depending on experience 

*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.