Support Advocate
Wisconsin, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
HelpDesk/Support, Technical Support -
IT/Tech
HelpDesk/Support, Technical Support
Join Esker as a Support Advocate
Esker is a global leader in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Our Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash platform serves 3,000+ customers - including NVIDIA, Whirlpool, Sony, and Trek - supporting 1.2M users and generating $200M+ in annual revenue. Founded in 1985, we've grown to 1,200+ employees worldwide with a culture focused on improving working capital, human relationships, and environmental sustainability.
Esker operates in five continents with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and two U.S. locations in Madison, WI, and Denver, CO.
As a Support Advocate, you will be responsible for providing tier 1 technical support for our cloud-based software. Your primary duty will be to assist existing customers by guiding them through specific tasks within the software and troubleshooting any issues they encounter. Your role is crucial in ensuring our customers have a seamless experience with our product, fostering customer satisfaction and retention.
Key Tasks/Duties:Lead a holistic approach in resolving support tickets and providing an enhanced customer experience that maximizes customer utilization of Esker solutions and satisfaction with Esker services
Engage with customers to explain technical operation and provide tier 1 support of the Esker solution via calls or email. Provide technical details in a non-technical way with internal stakeholders and customers
Monitor live chat and answer phone and triage support portal requests in a timely manner
Document and elevate complex issues to the appropriate internal teams for resolution using correct escalation pathways, case management system, and internal collaboration tools
Document customer feedback and convey back to the customer experience team and other departments as appropriate.
Ensure a positive customer experience through outreach and collect feedback through customer engagement
Assist in creation of customer-facing support documents
Providing feedback to documentation page and creating FAQ
Be a change-agent to embrace and foster positive change attitudes amongst the team.
Demonstrates and promotes Esker core value of "Good Vibes" within team setting
Should be able to effectively manage their daily and weekly tasks, and task switch as needed.
Should know when to ask for help when blocked or questions of priority comes up.
Use existing resources and documentation to answer customer's tier 1 questions.
Assist with customers that need more education in how Esker should be utilized.
Present on technical topics to internal teams and customers
Perform other duties as assigned
Associate or Bachelors degree preferably in computer science, mathematics, engineering or business OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Experience:
2+ years experience in technical support, customer service, customer training, or account management
Experience in troubleshooting software issues and guiding users through resolution steps.
Experience working with cloud-based software platforms is highly desirable.
Proven experience managing and cultivating positive working relationships with customers and coworkers
Ensure a positive customer experience through outreach and collect feedback through customer engagement
Familiarity with ticketing systems and customer support tools.
Familiarity with Java script, XML, JSON, relational databases is a plus
Familiarity with ticketing systems and customer support tools.
Ability to remain calm and maintain professionalism while de-escalating challenging scenarios
Ability to work as part of a team or independently to meet project goals
Superior professional communication
Superior time management skills
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to travel up to 5% of working hours
* This is a hybrid role, and candidate must be able to come to the Middleton, WI office at least 2 - 3 days per week*
Employee Benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Flexible work schedule, summer hours, and work from home options
Profit sharing options
Paid time off for community outreach and volunteer opportunities
Yearly stipend for employee wellness, hobbies, or educational activities
Dog-friendly work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
We are currently not accepting applicants for this role from HI, AK, CA, MT, or DC.
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