Residential Support Representative 1 – Phone

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Residential Support Representative 1-Phone-US Remote

(Availability to work Monday to Friday from 8AM-4:30PM EST)

At Allegion, we recognize that great talent and breakthrough ideas can come from anywhere. That’s why this position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, with occasional on-site visits as needed based on the role. Whether you’re working remotely or collaborating in person, we’re committed to providing the tools, support, and dynamic environment you need to succeed. At Allegion, your career thrives where innovation meets flexibility, empowering you to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the remote schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion. 

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. 

Job Summary:

Residential Support Representative 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced company that does meaningful work? Are you looking for a company that offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth and advancement? If so, we may be the company for you. We are Allegion and we help keep people safe and secure wherever they live, play, and work through our innovative products.

We are looking for people with technical or mechanical aptitude that enjoy learning new things, solving problems, and are passionate about helping others to join our Residential Support team!

What it means to be a Residential Support Representative at Allegion:

As a Residential Support Representative, you are a crucial part of the Schlage team, responsible for driving consumer loyalty for the Security business through exceptional customer service, warranty support, pre-purchase support, technical support, and issue resolution. This role will portray a positive image for the company by providing superior customer service, accurately addressing all customer inquiries in a professional and courteous manner, and acting as a customer advocate to continually improve the level of customer satisfaction. 

What You Will Do:

• Customer Experience and Support

  Provide positive customer experiences to help troubleshoot basic technical problems primarily through verbal communication over the phone, both inbound and outbound. May also need to provide support via our digital channels as needed.

  Assist customers in troubleshooting issues with Schlage products and ensure a resolution or suitable next steps. Escalate or seek guidance from internal resources or SME’s as needed.

  Guide customers through how-to-related inquiries such as installation, app setup, product registration, etc.

  Be the voice of the customer by communicating case drivers and known issues to internal stakeholders, ensuring a swift resolution.

  Build trust through complete follow-through on customer commitments.

• Education and Development

  Learn, develop, and maintain product knowledge of mechanical and electronic Allegion consumer products and components.

  Level up through continued education and gaining knowledge of more complex troubleshooting scenarios and advanced Allegion products such as integrated locks.

  Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.

  Develop a working knowledge of all reference material, such as product catalogs, manuals, instruction sheets/templates, and price books.

• Performance and Values

  Adhere to processes and maintain a high quality of performance.

  Participate in team activities and engage with fellow Allegion team members positively and respectfully.

  Meet set goals and metric expectations consistently.

  Support Allegion's values and mission to create a customer-centric culture.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 3 years of customer service experience preferred.

• A HS Diploma or GED is required; an associate’s degree is preferred.

• Ability to type 55 wpm, corrected speed.

• 1+ years’ experience handling high-volume inquiries.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proper grammar and punctuation knowledge.

• Knowledge of and the ability to perform basic computer skills.

• Working knowledge of PC-based software applications (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel) & basic web applications.

• Familiarity with and/or comfort in using smart device applications is preferred.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

• Ability to identify recurring customer issues.

• Ability to develop cross-functional, professional working relationships.

• Availability to work Monday to Friday from 8AM-4:30PM EST

Why Work for Us?  

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. 

• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  

• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. 

What You’ll Get from Us:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.   

• Competitive Paid Time Off. 

• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period. 

• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses. 

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses. 

• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury. 

• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage .

• Tuition Reimbursement .  

• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards. 

• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work . 

• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”  

• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & coaching.  

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.  

• The expected Base Salary Range: $32,900 to $66,900.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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