Remote Customer Service Representative (Newfoundland)

  • St. John's
  • The Sydney Call Centre
POSITION OVERVIEW REMOTE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVELooking for opportunities to work for a rapidly growing company? We are looking for call center representatives to support inbound and outbound customer service and sales projects for a wide variety of clients. In this role, you will handle inbound inquiries, troubleshoot basic technical issues, and provide customers with quality product and services. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, willing to learn on the job, and be highly reliable. There are a wide variety of project openings available representing some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Schedules vary by site and program; however, we can usually find something that works for everyone. This is an entry-level position that offers on the job paid training. While prior contact center experience isn’t required, experience in customer service, tech support, inside sales or back-office support is a plus.  -------------- ... POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT DOES A WORK AT HOME CONTACT CENTER REPRESENTATIVE DO? This position supports customer service, technical support, and customer sales interactions. This role requires you to interact with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues, sell new products and services, and ensure best in class customer experience. In addition to being the best in the business when it comes to customer interactions, you will need to be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day. Our entry-level Contact Center Representatives are responsible for the following tasks:Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issuesUtilize systems and technology to complete account management tasksRecognize sales opportunity and apply sales skills to upgradeExplain and position the products and processes with customersAppropriately escalate customer dissatisfaction with managerial teamEnsure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling  CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT?  MCI provides all new employees with world-class training, so all positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated. QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent organizational, written, and oral communication skillsThe ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Basic understanding of Windows operating systemHighly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctualityThe ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issuesAn aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiationMust be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)Ability to multi-task, stay focused and self manageStrong team orientation and customer focusThe ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity prevalentExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers COMPENSATION DETAILS WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION? We believe that hard work should pay off, so we make sure that our compensation and total rewards are competitive. Standard starting compensation is commensurate with experience. Regular reviews and raises are awarded based on tenure and performance, so our employees make more each year.Employees earn paid time off as well as paid holidays and paid training opportunities. Regular daily, weekly and monthly incentives are part of the overall compensation our team members enjoy and include monetary incentive and prizes such as computers, tablets, phones, TV’s, trips, tickets, and even cars. In addition to our standard group benefits offering for full-time employees following 90-days of employment, all employees are eligible to opt for our MEC medical plan after only 30-days of employment. Benefits options and plans vary slightly by location. JUST A FEW OF THE BENEFITSMedical, Dental, and Vision Coverage OptionsPaid Time-OffAdvancement OpportunityFun, Engaging Work EnvironmentCasual Dress CodeCash and Prize Contests PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must be authorized to work in their country of residence (The United States or Canada)Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results