Contact Center Customer Service Representative
ITCON Services · Vienna, VA · 4 mo ago
RemoteRemoteCustomer ServiceFull-time
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Success Factors
Our people are our most valuable resource, and we're always looking for technically talented, bright, and passionate problem-solvers to join our team.
- Manage a high volume of inbound calls in a fast-paced contact center environment.
- Identify, understand, and resolve customer inquiries efficiently and accurately using appropriate tools and resources (e.g., CRM and Knowledge Management systems).
- Build trust and maintain strong relationships with customers through professional and empathetic communication.
- Use active listening and probing questions to clarify customer needs, confirm understanding, and ensure full issue resolution.
- Follow defined procedures, scripts, and compliance requirements while personalizing support as appropriate.
- Document customer interactions thoroughly in CRM, including key details (who, what, when, why, where, and how).
- Triage calls and determine the appropriate course of action: resolve, escalate, or transfer as necessary.
- Verify customer identity and protect sensitive information by adhering to privacy and security protocols.
- Provide tele-interpreter services or warm transfers to appropriate parties when needed.
- Participate in service recovery and de-escalation efforts to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, policies, and procedures through regular training and use of the Knowledge Management (KM) tool (e.g., Salesforce).
- Support operational initiatives and other tasks as directed by leadership.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a call center or customer service role.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Proficiency in English (Spanish or other language skills are a plus).
- Strong verbal communication skills, including active listening and empathy.
- Experience using CRM systems and/or Knowledge Management tools.
- Ability to follow structured procedures and scripts while adapting to customer needs.
- Skilled in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Proven problem-solving and research skills with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with computers, navigating multiple applications, and managing data entry efficiently.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or crisis situations.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- High adaptability and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.