Service Support Advisor III in Plymouth, Michigan | Rivian

<div class='job-description'> <strong>About Rivian</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0px">Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. </p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px">As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. </p> <p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">The Service Support Advisors are the virtual, end-to-end point of contact for Rivian owners needing assistance with vehicle education, charging and/or connectivity questions, or servicing/repair of their Rivian vehicle.  </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">  </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">This role is not available remotely and will be based in our Plymouth, Michigan office.  </span></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0"> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">The Service Advisors are the virtual, end-to-end point of contact for Rivian owners needing assistance with general vehicle questions, charging and/or connectivity education/repair/maintenance and service intake.  Customer interaction can take place through an omni-channel solution (phone calls, emails, chat, SMS/text).   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Utilizing strong listening/comprehension skills, you will triage the situation either over the phone or other reporting methods, document vehicle concerns/symptoms and determine the best servicing solution, all with a customer-first focus.     </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">You will document customer concerns, determine if a quick technical solution is available, execute the solution, and document.     </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">The Service Support Advisor will create the repair plan, order parts, schedule service appointments and alternative transportation needs then communicate next-steps back to the customer for agreement and work authorization.  </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">You will convey confidence to the customer that you are their guide along the path to vehicle service.  </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0"> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">1-3 years of experience preferred providing outstanding customer service in automotive or related field explaining/educating advanced technology, documenting customer concerns and resolution.     </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Enthusiasm and passion for Rivian and electric vehicles.  </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Find it rewarding helping a customer in need  </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Empathy, sincerity, patience, and strong communication skills   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Excellent follow-up and probing skills   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Strong problem-solving capabilities  </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">The ability to maintain composure under pressure and deal with ambiguity    </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">The ability to multi-task not only while providing exceptional quality work while navigating multiple, different work streams and tools   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Willingness to learn new and innovative automotive technologies   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Work in a team-based environment and achieve a common goal   </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-weight: 400">Being a 24/7-hour call center environment, you should be willing and able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays, with additional flexibility during busier times of the year or when necessitated by business/weather conditions.   </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Disclosure</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The salary range for this role is USD 24.53 – 27.26 for Michigan based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at <a href="http://rivianbenefits.com">rivianbenefits.com</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p>You can apply for this role through <a href="http://careers.rivian.com">careers.rivian.com</a> (or through <a href="http://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com">internal-careers-rivian.icims.com</a> if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.</p> <p><strong class="jdheading"></strong></p> <h4><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0px">Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px">Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at <a href="mailto:candidateaccommodations@rivian.com?subject=Application%20to%20Rivian%20-%20Assistance%20Request" target="_blank" rel="noopener">candidateaccommodations@rivian.com</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0px"><span data-contrast="auto">Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px"><span data-contrast="auto">Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px"><span data-contrast="auto">Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0px"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px"><strong>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.</strong></p> </div>

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