Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for driving growth and creating impactful customer experiences Do you revel in the world of technology and have a relentless drive for excellence If so RCN Technologies invites you to join our extraordinary team in revolutionizing the technology industry. We are not just another tech company we are trailblazers disrupting the market with our commitment to unmatched customer service and cuttingedge solutions.
Why RCN Technologies
At RCN Technologies our company culture revolves around our Core Values: "Enjoy the Journey" "Embrace Development" "Extreme Ownership" "Stronger United" and "Create Wow." Our team members embody these values daily creating a fantastic work environment where innovation and growth thrive. We invest in our employees professional development by providing access to topnotch industry training and integrating with key partners to ensure you stay at the forefront of the everevolving technology landscape.
Extraordinary Opportunities Await
Joining RCN Technologies means being part of a dynamic industry that continuously changes and grows. Our focus on new technologies like 5G Private Cellular Networks and Mobile Connectivity Solutions means you will be working on groundbreaking projects and solutions that redefine the way people connect.
We Value Our Team
We dont just talk about teamwork; we actively foster it. Our EOS business operating system empowers collaboration across the organization ensuring that your voice is heard and valued. Our leadership team is engaged and approachable inviting contributions from every employee regardless of rank. We celebrate individual successes and accomplishments through team lunches recognition programs and an ontap beer to toast to your achievements.
Proud of Our Achievements
As a company we have achieved significant milestones earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years and becoming the first womanowned business globally to be certified in 5G technology by the industry leader in enterprise cellular solutions. Our dedication to our employees has led to being consistently rated as a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
WorkLife Integration Matters
We understand that work and life should go hand in hand. At RCN Technologies we support worklife integration through flexible schedules and leave benefits work from anywhere days as well as inclusive family events during and after work hours. We want you to thrive in both your personal and professional journeys.
Join the Innovation
As our a Field Services Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in delivering excellence fostering team growth and optimizing customer experiences. You will be at the forefront of our connected services disrupting traditional telecommunications and connectivity channels.
What You ll Do
The ideal candidate is highly organized detailoriented and excels at multitasking. They have strong communication skills and are customerservice oriented. This person enjoys problemsolving and working in a fastpaced environment. They are adaptable able to handle scheduling challenges efficiently and capable of building strong relationships with vendors and team members. While no specific qualifications are required the ideal candidate is eager to learn and improve processes.
Role 1:Scheduling and Coordination
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand the job in question
- Coordinate with customers on the services sold to ensure proper scheduling and to set expectations for the work
- Keep stakeholders in the loop for scheduling updates or other job progression
- Monitor timelines and address delays promptly
Role 2: Documentation Writing and Understanding
- Ensure expectations are clear with the customer via Service Level Agreements and Master Service Agreements.
- Amend any changes for jobs that require updates
- Coordinate with internal parties on new contract drafts needed or updates to existing contracts
- Frequent communication and review with RCNs sales team to ensure presales questions are asked
Role 3: Vendor Relations
- Maintain and establish positive relationships with third party vendors
- Negotiate pricing for third party work
- Collaborate with RCNs finance team to ensure bills are entered properly to have bills paid and relationships maintained
- Continually recruit new third party vendors to increase pricing leverage and redundancy
Role 4: Database Entry
- Update customer and vendor interactions in to RCNs CRM for proper tracking and visibility
- Weekly reporting to ensure uptodate scheduling
- Suggest and encourage systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and data visibility
Requirements
It is important that all team members embody RCN s Core Values: Enjoy the Journey Embrace Development Extreme Ownership Stronger United and Create Wow. You may perform other duties outside of job description when needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
- This position requires the ability to operate a telephone computer calculator copier fax machine scanner and any other office equipment.
- Remaining in a stationary position often walking standing or sitting for prolonged periods (including driving flying etc.)
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
What We re Looking For
RCN Technologies ideal candidate for this position is someone with a desire to learn and a passion for technology. Someone who is very organized and enjoys getting the details right. This position is for someone who wants a new experience and a new challenge each and every day.
- You re eager to work on a great team. You re inspired to help people and businesses connect wherever they are. You want to impact the world positively. You know that good technology can help the company have a positive impact. You re committed to our ethos of #ExpectMore.
- Customer Service:Possess the personality and professionalism to engage with customers and partners successfully.
- Positive Outlook: Naturally possess an upbeat attitude and desire to work in a rapidgrowth professional environment.
- Technical aptitude: Either you are in love with technology or you have a desire to learn how technology impacts business and have the aptitude to understand its impact. The more technical experience the better though it is not a requirement.
- Communication: Phenomenal phone skills with the ability to convey enthusiasm and energy. You will need to be able to convey situations and issues both onsite and over the phone.
- Collaboration/Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others on a common task; taking actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; negotiating a winwin solution to achieve the objectives of the team.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to business needs; positively drive change.
- SelfStarter/Initiative: Goes beyond expectation; creates opportunities to implement business efficiencies and minimizes problems by anticipating or preparing in advance; seeks out or accepts additional responsibilities. Selfmotivated and achievement oriented.
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to suspend judgment and validate the situation; must be able to consider multiple perspectives and reevaluate the situation as new information becomes available. Will need to evaluate situations and make decisions on the spot in some circumstances. Ability to research all angles of an issue to provide the customer with a viable and workable solution.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing tasks; checks work or data to ensure accuracy and completion in maintaining company records.
Education & Experience
- 13 years telecom field service experience preferred (bonus points for: copper POTS line/telecom installs fire alarms and security systems installs aftermarket vehicle electronics installs satellite dishes and/or interior or exterior building installs network cabling or AV installing)
- Proven track record as a strong effective communicator
- 1 year in project management.
- Knowledge of Wireless Technology Networking and Telecommunications preferred
- Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Engineering Information Technology Management Information Systems or relevant field preferred
- Radio Frequency Experience
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Zoho Software
Required Skills
- Ability to create and provide spreadsheets to track orders and deliver a finished product
- Stellar verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders.
- Ability to comprehend technical concepts and be independently resourceful
- Assess highly variable situations and find solutions
- Able to travel nationwide on occasion
- Able to drive a vehicle with an appropriate drivers license
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Must be a lifelong learner
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work well in teams
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Success Criteria for this Position
- After training showing the ability to conduct an installation without revisiting an installation site once complete
- Ability to schedule and complete installations within established timeline goals
- Ability to minimize the time onsite while completing an installation properly
- Ability to communicate the process of an installation to a customer and answer any questions they may have
- Ability to continue education to understand and be certified to install new products as they arrive
- Can clearly communicate with vendors customers and sales reps by 60 days
- Tracing POTS lines in under 1 hour
- Believes and advocates for a culture of accountability results and positivity within the sales organization
- Is excited by the prospect of making a true impact on a small but rapidly growing technology solutions company
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: We recognize and reward excellence with competitive compensation tailored to your experience and achievements.
- Health Coverage: We offer health vision and dental insurance options to ensure your wellbeing (Health/Dental: 50% employer paid Vision: 100% employer paid).
- WorkLife Flexibility: Enjoy Flex Days (work from anywhere) Unlimited Paid Time Off and 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for worklife integration (all are earned benefits).
- FamilyFriendly Environment: We encourage a familyfriendly atmosphere where you and your loved ones can join us for various events.
- Innovative Workspace: Our purposebuilt office in downtown Knoxville provides a dynamic environment.
- Continuing Education: Access to both handson and online courses to support your professional development.
- Company Culture: Our engaging work environment casual dress code teambuilding meals and activities and fully stocked refrigerators snacks and beer taps create a positive and fun workplace.
Ready to Thrive
If youre an extraordinary leader with a passion for technology and innovation join RCN Technologies and take part in shaping the future of connectivity. Apply now to be part of our extraordinary team and leave your mark on the technology industry.
It is important that all team members embody RCN s Core Values: Enjoy the Journey, Embrace Development, Extreme Ownership, Stronger United, and Create Wow. You may perform other duties outside of job description when needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the ability to operate a telephone, computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, scanner, and any other office equipment. Remaining in a stationary position, often walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods (including driving, flying, etc.) Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. What We re Looking For RCN Technologies' ideal candidate for this position is someone with a desire to learn and a passion for technology. Someone who is very organized and enjoys getting the details right. This position is for someone who wants a new experience and a new challenge each and every day. You re eager to work on a great team. You re inspired to help people and businesses connect wherever they are. You want to impact the world positively. You know that good technology can help the company have a positive impact. You re committed to our ethos of #ExpectMore. Customer Service:Possess the personality and professionalism to engage with customers and partners successfully. Positive Outlook: Naturally possess an upbeat attitude and desire to work in a rapid-growth professional environment. Technical aptitude: Either you are in love with technology or you have a desire to learn how technology impacts business and have the aptitude to understand its impact. The more technical experience the better, though it is not a requirement. Communication: Phenomenal phone skills with the ability to convey enthusiasm and energy. You will need to be able to convey situations and issues both on-site and over the phone. Collaboration/Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others on a common task; taking actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; negotiating a win-win solution to achieve the objectives of the team. Adaptability: Ability to adjust to business needs; positively drive change. Self-Starter/Initiative: Goes beyond expectation; creates opportunities to implement business efficiencies and minimizes problems by anticipating or preparing in advance; seeks out or accepts additional responsibilities. Self-motivated and achievement oriented. Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to suspend judgment and validate the situation; must be able to consider multiple perspectives and re-evaluate the situation as new information becomes available. Will need to evaluate situations and make decisions on the spot in some circumstances. Ability to research all angles of an issue to provide the customer with a viable and workable solution. Attention to Detail: Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing tasks; checks work or data to ensure accuracy and completion in maintaining company records. Education & Experience 1-3 years telecom field service experience preferred (bonus points for: copper POTS line/telecom installs, fire alarms and security systems installs, aftermarket vehicle electronics installs, satellite dishes and/or interior or exterior building installs, network cabling or AV installing) Proven track record as a strong, effective communicator 1+ year in project management. Knowledge of Wireless Technology, Networking, and Telecommunications preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or relevant field preferred Radio Frequency Experience Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Zoho Software Required Skills Ability to create and provide spreadsheets to track orders and deliver a finished product Stellar verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders. Ability to comprehend technical concepts and be independently resourceful Assess highly variable situations and find solutions Able to travel nationwide on occasion Able to drive a vehicle with an appropriate driver's license Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Must be a life-long learner Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work well in teams Strong work ethic and attention to detail Success Criteria for this Position After training, showing the ability to conduct an installation without revisiting an installation site once complete Ability to schedule and complete installations within established timeline goals Ability to minimize the time on-site while completing an installation properly Ability to communicate the process of an installation to a customer and answer any questions they may have Ability to continue education to understand and be certified to install new products as they arrive Can clearly communicate with vendors, customers, and sales reps by 60 days Tracing POTS lines in under 1 hour Believes and advocates for a culture of accountability, results and positivity within the sales organization Is excited by the prospect of making a true impact on a small but rapidly growing technology solutions company