<p>We are looking for a Product Support Specialist to join a water industry organization in Sarasota, Florida. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical issues, guiding customers through product use, and working cross-functionally to deliver a strong service experience. In this onsite role, you will support customers after the sale, help resolve instrument-related concerns, and contribute to accurate reporting and continuous improvement efforts across the support function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Investigate and resolve customer issues involving instruments, including hardware, electronics, software behavior, data output, and chemistry-related performance questions.</p><p>• Lead post-implementation and post-sale training sessions to help customers use products effectively and confidently.</p><p>• Guide users to the appropriate manuals, reference materials, and support resources so they can quickly find needed information.</p><p>• Record service requests, warranty matters, product feedback, and quality-related concerns in internal systems with clear and complete details.</p><p>• Prepare quotations for repairs and follow-up service work while coordinating return authorizations and tracking products sent in for service.</p><p>• Maintain detailed case documentation that captures the reported issue, troubleshooting process, and final resolution for each interaction.</p><p>• Work with quality and internal partner teams to escalate non-conformance concerns, monitor progress, and communicate updates back to customers.</p><p>• Analyze recurring support trends, warranty activity, and ticket volume data, then prepare reports and dashboards for management review.</p><p>• Create and refine customer-facing documentation and internal records, including product registrations, activity logs, and data cleanup efforts to improve accuracy.</p><p>• Share customer insights with sales, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to support product enhancements and process improvements.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead a small, high-performing service team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance team oversight with direct account support while helping deliver a strong customer experience for a manufacturer of physical products. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to use reporting tools and Excel-based analysis to improve service quality and team effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coach the customer service team, providing day-to-day guidance, performance support, and ongoing development.</p><p>• Manage key customer accounts directly while serving as a senior point of contact for complex service needs and order-related questions.</p><p>• Oversee order flow and service activity to help ensure accurate, timely processing and a consistent customer experience.</p><p>• Review reports and export data for analysis, using business insights to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments to resolve customer issues, coordinate priorities, and maintain smooth communication across the business.</p><p>• Support brand visibility and customer relationships through participation in trade shows and in-person client interactions when needed.</p><p>• Help train team members on processes, systems, and service expectations, including tools such as Salesforce, Rootstock, and Microsoft Office.</p><p>• Contribute as a working manager in a hybrid environment, combining leadership responsibilities with direct involvement in daily customer service operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent opportunity that will pay up to $90,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested! </p>