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Customer Service Representative

Homesteaders Life Company

Customer Service Representative

West Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and growing organization?  Are you a customer-oriented individual looking for a new career opportunity?    If so, then our Customer Service Representative position may be for you!   

     

    As a Customer Service Representative, you will take calls from policy owners, agents, funeral home customers and marketers throughout the country.   While most communication will be on the phone, you will also engage with customers by email, virtually, and written communication.  This position requires a self-starter who enjoys providing superior service to our customers in a friendly and professional manner. 

     

    Homesteaders provides insurance products designed to fund prearranged funerals through a network of independent funeral homes located throughout the United States.  As a mutual life insurance company we exist to support our policy holders, funeral home customers and employees.  We act with the highest level of integrity to promote the value of funeral service.  Our mission is help people plan a better farewell; benefitting those they love.  Homesteaders is a leader in the industry and this pride and dedication starts with our employees!  We’ve been named a Top Workplace for the past several years; a testament to our strong culture and employee engagement.

     REQUIREMENTS:   

    A minimum of three years dependable customer service experience in a service related industry.

    Excellent communication and phone skills a must!

    Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.

    Great interpersonal skills and the desire to add to the success of the team.

    Demonstrated problem solving skills.

    Proficiency at a basic level with Microsoft office products including Word and Excel. 

    LifePro knowledge a definite plus!

    The desire to provide exemplary customer service!

    BENEFITS:

    Company sponsored group medical and dental insurance

    Company provided life insurance

    Company-matched 401(k) Plan plus a Success Sharing program

    An all employee incentive pay program

    Great work schedule - 4 1/2 day work week year round. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and until 1:00 p.m. on Friday

    Hybrid work schedule after completion of training program

    Paid vacation and sick leave

    Company supported training and development

    Beautiful west side building including a full service Cafeteria at no cost, walking trail and Fitness Center.

    Excellent starting pay

    We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you’re new to the workforce, returning to work after a gap in employment, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be delighted to have you as part of our candidate pool.  Apply today!