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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and customer-oriented Call Center Representative to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing support and delivering superior customer service. You will handle customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions, and payment extension/service requests. Calmly attempting to resolve and de-escalate any issues and providing technical support are key components of this position. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism, patience, and efficiency to minimize customer dissatisfaction and increase customer loyalty. Our ideal candidate is someone with excellent communication skills, a problem-solving attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires adaptability, empathy, and a strong customer service mindset, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
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- Responding efficiently and accurately to callers, explaining possible solutions, and ensuring that clients feel supported and valued.
- Engaging in active listening with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing angry clients, as needed.
- Building lasting relationships with clients and other call center team members based on trust and reliability.
- Utilizing software, databases, scripts, and tools appropriately.
- Understanding and striving to meet or exceed call center metrics while providing excellent consistent customer service.
- Taking part in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of company and position.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Making sales or recommendations for products or services that may better suit client needs.
- Taking part in team meetings and contributing ideas to improve customer service.
Requirements
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- More education or experience may be preferred.
- Exceptional customer service, active listening, and verbal and written communication skills, professional phone voice.
- Understanding of company products, services, and policies.
- Proficiency with computers, especially with CRM software, and strong typing skills.
- Ability to ask prying questions and diffuse tense situations.
- Strong time management and decision making skills.
- Adaptability and accountability.
- Fluency in multiple languages may be desired.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you dealt with a difficult customer and how you handled it?
- How do you manage a high volume of calls while maintaining excellent customer service?
- What strategies do you use to stay motivated during repetitive tasks?
- How do you prioritize your tasks if you have multiple calls on hold?
- Can you give an example of a time when you went above and beyond for a customer?
- How do you keep your product knowledge up to date?
- Describe a situation where you had to deal with an irate customer. How did you resolve the issue?
- What do you think is the key to a successful customer service call?
- How do you handle negative feedback from a customer?
- What makes you a great fit for this Call Center Representative position?