Work from Home Customer Service Representative (must be local to Newport News, VA)

Company: Alorica
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Candidates must be local to the Newport News, VA area.

New agents will work from home using client-provided equipment (computer, headset, etc) until the building re-opens at a later date.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education and Experience:

-High School Diploma or GED required

-At least 6 months customer service experience (Phone-related customer service experience preferred)

-Open availability Monday through Saturday

Work from Home Requirements:

-High Speed Internet

-Quiet, dedicated workspace in your home that supports taking customer calls free from distractions such as other family members or pets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Stellar customer service skills - and an overwhelming desire to make lives better, one interaction at a time

-Ability to use phone and computer systems

-Excellent oral and written communication skills

-Strong listening/comprehension skills

-Ability to stay composed and objective

-Conversational, patient and confident, with a positive attitude

GET TO KNOW ALORICA

At Alorica, we only do one thing - make lives better, one interaction at a time. We're a global leader in customer service and experience, serving the world's biggest brands with tens of thousands of employees in hundreds of locations around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to offer customer support through phone, email, online chat or social media to customers who have questions, concerns or confusion around a particular product or service.

You're literally the voice of the brand, and a strong relationship between our clients and their customers starts with you. So only the awesome need apply.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

-Talks to customers over the phone or email to resolve their questions or concerns

-Calmly attempts to resolve and de-escalate any issues

-Maintains and updates customer information as necessary

-Possible processing of credit card authorizations

WHY JOIN ALORICA?

Every day, we aim to live up to our mission of creating insanely great customer experiences. But as Alorica employees, giving back matters just as much - that's why we're so proud of Making Lives Better with Alorica, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing assistance to employees, their families and the people, organizations and communities who support them.

Simply put, we want to make lives better...one interaction at a time. And to do that, we need the very best people to join us.

But please, allow us to entice you further! As an Alorica employee, you may receive:

-Paid training

-Medical and dental benefits

-Paid time off

-Retirement planning options (401(k))

-Employee discounts through client programs

Working at Alorica means potentially having the freedom to explore all kinds of career options - from customer service, training, and tech support, to management, recruiting and more.

Alorica offers fun, challenging opportunities to pursue your professional goals, and we want you to have fun and succeed - because when you're at your best, that's when we're at our best.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

-A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible career opportunities and the occasional dance-off

-Constant usage of phone and computer systems

Physical Demands

Constant sedentary work. You'll typically be sitting for most of the time, so be sure to get up and stretch once in a while. Your circulatory system will thank you.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Let's make lives better. Let's defy the status quo. And let's go beyond thinking outside the box - and decide to obliterate the box instead.

You ready? Let's do this.

About Alorica:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled

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