Call Center Customer Service Agent
Job Description
Call Center Customer Service Agent
Our Agents respond to caller inquiries in a call center environment. Agents have a daily number of calls and/or average handling time objectives that are in place to meet departmental service level agreement requirements.
** This is an IN OFFICE position, NOT a work from home position. ***
Location- Columbia, SC
Position type: Full time required
Schedule- M-F 8:20 am-5:00 pm, off State scheduled holidays and set national holiday
Starting Pay- $16.00 per hour
Must be at least 18 years of age with at least a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Answer Inbound only calls.
- Be able to perform and meet call handle standards in a fast-paced, large call volume environment.
- Use multiple computerized systems, Multi-tasking is required
- Respond to telephone inquiries and complaints using standard scripts and procedures.
- Gather information, research/resolve inquiries and log all inbound calls.
- Communicate appropriate options for resolution promptly.
- Inform callers about services available and assesses caller’s needs.
- Deescalating occasional irate callers.
- Provide peer-to-peer training for incoming training classes that transition to the call center floor.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Have a High School Diploma or an equivalent level of education
- Be able to successfully pass a background check and a drug screen
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- 1-2 years' experience in a call center environment.
- Have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
- The ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- A strong work ethic.
- Effective and accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to be detail oriented.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- The ability to be well organized.
- Excitement for innovative technology.
- Calm conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- 100% attendance and punctuality commitment.
- The ability to work independently.
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.