At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Polaris Owners Connection Team is comprised of highly innovative individuals that strive to make our brands the most recommended products with an engaged and passionate owner base.  We are transforming the way our Polaris product owners connect with the brand and have assembled a team to lead the charge.

Within Polaris, the Owner Connections team represents the voice of the owner and strives to continuously improve and foster the owner experience.  The Connection Specialist serves as the point-person within Polaris to address customer questions related to product and systems.

The Owner Connection Engagement Specialist plays a prominent role as the face of the brands before and after the customer’s purchase of the product.  Owners contact us with questions, concerns, feedback or ideas regarding their Polaris product(s), and the Connection Specialist’s role is to build rapport, listen, problem solve, and connect with the owners while delivering consistent transparency and communication throughout the interaction.  The role works to build relationships with current customers and establish a channel of communication for our future customers as they look to become part of the Polaris family.

The Owner Connection Specialist is a champion of the Polaris brand, while delivering a personalized, high touch, single point of ownership experience. For this role, we are looking for someone with verbal and written fluency in English, French, and Spanish languages, including relevant customer service language.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Ownership Responsibilities:

Communicate with owners in a highly individualized way, ensuring the conversation is focused on that owner and demonstrating agility to understand owner’s specific needs and provide solutionsManage cases and time to follow-up with possible customersProvide product expertise on a variety of Polaris products (parts, accessories and apparel)Proactively conduct dealership outreach to facilitate repairs on the behalf of the owner to build brand connectionAnalyze the Owner’s complaints, Dealer’s diagnostic findings and repair history, and consider other potential sources of information for use in evaluating available remedies to the Owner

Internal/External Voice of Customer:

Manage proactive outreach to owners who have provided poor reviews about our brand/dealers via survey feedbackRepresent our brands as a “brand champion”, and actively enhance it with all levels of owners including possible follow-up communications

Represent the voice of owners with Technical Service, Warranty, Product Teams, Technical Parts, PG&A, Engineering, and Quality, communicating information on product opportunities

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Verbal and written fluency, English, French, SpanishMinimum of 2-year degree3+ years of B2C experience; Powersports, or automotive dealership experience preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to meet or exceed service level promiseExcellent oral and written communication skills with individuals at all levels; proficient in explaining complex situations to owners in an easy-to-understand fashionAbility to demonstrate both empathy and tenacity by delivering even tough messages with understanding and willing to help drive root cause issue resolution on difficult and/or repeat concernsCritical thinking skills to work in a grey area role that may not have standard answers for all situationsEffective decision-making, problem solving and negotiating skillsExcel in a fast-paced varied environment, handling reactive phone and email contacts, proactive outbound contacts, follow-up communication, coordination with internal departments and dealersTeam player - act as a liaison between internal departments and bridge communication gapsCurrent knowledge of computer software and applications preferred – Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, CRM and AS400 experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

Dynamic, fast-paced office environmentA majority of time is spent dealing directly with Polaris Owners, via phone and electronic communication

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.  www.polaris.com  

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.