The Contact Center Customer Service Specialist utilizes a planned advisory approach for the customers of Blue Ridge Energy. This approach includes core competence in the areas of understanding customer needs and identifying opportunities to improve customer value through the promotion of appropriate products and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Provide a superior telephone service experience through every customer contact
•Ask questions of customers to better understand their needs
•Volunteer to participate in the piloting of products to enhance learning and share with other members of the team
•Set up new accounts and process payments
•Market automated transactions through the promotion of self-help options available to customers.
•Handle customer requests including service and delivery orders, payment processing, name changes, etc.
•Demonstrate teamwork through working effectively with all members of the Blue Ridge team
•Promote the core values of Blue Ridge Energy through words, deeds and actions
•Engage customers in a positive and constructive way
•Communicate effectively with customers and the Blue Ridge Energy team
•Notify Supervisor of process improvements and/or training needs. Communicate process and efficiency suggestions to manager (WorkSmart)
•Attend and contribute to team meetings
•Be attentive in all learning opportunities
•Undertake and carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS/CLASSIFICATIONS
Education: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience in customer service (face-to-face or by phone) or other related experience in dealing with the public is required. Sales experience strongly preferred.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
•Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
•Exceptional technology skills
•Strong sales, closing and follow up skills
•Exceptional customer service skills
•A strong desire to achieve success
•A positive approach to helping others
•Ability to learn and think quickly
•Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive
•Self-reliant and reliable
•Workable knowledge of accounting practices and general understanding of office practices and procedures.
•Must be a self-starter and able to produce high quality results.
Normal Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Flexible hours may be required.
Driver's License Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license
Overtime Status: Is subject to the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Discrimination: This position shall be filled on the basis of qualifications and ability to effectively perform work assignments, and without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
EEO Classification: Office and clerical. (5-A)
Physical Activity Requirements (Type): G, M, P, Q, R
Physical Demands Requirements (Degree): A
Visual Acuity Requirements: A
Working Condition Requirements: L
Language Proficiency: This is a public and customer contact position, Must be proficient in the English language (spoken).
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