Customer Care Specialist (Contract to Hire)
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists Clients and Customers, via telephone, e-mail or chat, with orders, inquiries, requests, problem resolution, and comments/feedback regarding products/services. Consults with Clients and Customers to identify additional needs related to the products or services. Recommends appropriate products, services, or solutions. Works on assigned client programs. Performs duties in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner. Meets Company and client goals for levels of performance.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties are identified by asterisks.
Responsibilities for inbound or outbound call segment applies based on individual assignment.
Successfully completes initial new Specialist training program and participates and completes all required learning and ongoing training
Entering & processing orders
Processing cancel/change requests
Requesting reprints/credits
Ensuring security and privacy of customer's information
Providing education and support regarding products and services
Probing to identify needs
Acts/offers appropriate products, services, and solutions to meet customer needs
Utilizes available resources appropriately to accurately enter data and service the customers
Ensures appropriate follow-through steps are completed for each call
Maintains complete and accurate records of all call activity as required
Makes outbound calls to achieve the goals of assigned call segment
Provides a basic level of customer support, but escalates more advanced problems to their Supervisor
Maintains a professional appearance and a quality work environment that adheres to all safety and security policies
Limited eligibility in off phone activities performing special assignments / team roles on a rotating basis or as required based on Supervisor's discretion
Works within a team environment supporting both team objectives and overall Center objectives
Monitoring of individual performance tracking data and provides input for Individual Development Plans
All employees are responsible for demonstrating the company's Core Values at all times and for using Performance Excellence principles to continuously improve effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to, participating on improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes, information, etc. All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed. All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.
Qualifications
COMMUNICATION & CONTACTS REQUIRED
Clients and customers
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
HS Diploma/GED required
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED
Minimum 0-2 years
Previous customer service, banking or retail experience helpful
Closing sales and/or generating qualified leads preferred
Multitask ability
Detail oriented
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to learn required information and ongoing training
Additional Information
At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@vericast.com. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.