Helpdesk/Customer Support Specialist (Queens, New York) (Queens, New York)

We are seeking a knowledgeable and personable Technical Lighting Support & Customer Service Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of hands-on, technical experience in the commercial and architectural lighting industry and resolve customer issues in a thoughtful, solution-oriented manner. Key Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot and resolve technical lighting issues for customers and internal teams via phone, video call, and email. • Provide expert guidance on product compatibility, installation, and functionality. • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to support complex lighting projects • Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, both technical and service-related. • Assist in de-escalating and resolving customer complaints with empathy and efficiency. • Ability to interpret and communicate changes to quotes, submittals, and bill of materials. • Review large/complex orders for accuracy and quality assurance. • Support product support team with updating and correcting technical specifications. • Serve as liaison between customer service team and sales agents. • Maintain accurate records of service requests and technical resolutions. • Contribute to improving technical documentation and internal support processes. Qualifications: • 5+ years of technical experience preferred in the indoor and outdoor commercial or architectural lighting industry and strong knowledge of LED lighting (Static White, Color Tuning & RGBW) and control systems (IoT, Bluetooth Mesh, WiFi, RF, DMX, etc.). At least 2 years of technical experience is required. • Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, business administration, communications, or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. • Highly proficient in lighting design concepts and specifications, with the ability to read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and spec sheets. • Proficiency with CRM such as Odoo, Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite, etc. and ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, etc. • Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset. • Proven ability to remain calm and effective when handling challenging customer situations • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with governmental agencies/contracting processes helpful. • Working knowledge of collaborative communication tools including Slack. • Lighting Certified (NCQLP) or LEED or WELL building knowledge is a plus. We Offer: • Competitive salary with a range for the position is $50,000 - $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for bonuses or other forms of compensation. • A collaborative, supportive team environment • Opportunities for growth in a rapidly evolving industry • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off and holidays • Remote work flexibility If you’re a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for great customer service and an interest in lighting and design, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and partner with Alcon Lighting to deliver high-performance, energy efficient, U.S. sourced and produced architectural LED lighting to extraordinary spaces. To Apply: Please submit your resume and include a short paragraph explaining why you believe you’re a good fit for this position. Applications without both will not be considered.