The Customer Support Associate I position interfaces with customers via inbound calls, outbound calls, or through the Internet depending upon client requirements. This position provides customer service support and resolution of routine problems regarding client's product or services.
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities
Ensure service delivered to our customers meets contractual Key Performance Indicator ('KPIs')Clarify customer requirements; probe for understanding, use decision-support tools and resources to appropriately provide resolution to the customerListen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy while maximizing opportunity to build rapport with the customerGreet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using agreed upon proceduresMaintain basic knowledge of client products and/or servicesPrepare complete and accurate work including appropriately notating accounts as requiredParticipate in activities designed to improve customer satisfaction and business performanceOffer additional products and/or servicesTrack, document and retrieve information in call tracking databaseRespond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources or more senior staff Qualifications: College graduate with or without experience or High school diploma with six months of relevant experience preferredCourteous with strong customer service orientationStrong computer navigation skills and PC KnowledgeAbility to effectively communicate, both written and verballyDependable with strong attention to detailSkilled in multi-tasking; including the ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quicklyTolerance for repetitive work in a fast-paced, high production work environmentAbility to work as a team member, as well as independentlyDemonstrate patience in all customer contact situations; including maintaining a pleasant and professional tone and mannerAbility to rotate shifts, as neededBased on location and/or program, additional experience/skills may be required