Contract Customer Service Rep
Detroit Land Bank Authority · Detroit, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRContract
Position: Client Service Representative II
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service via telephone, email, chat, or face‑to‑face interaction, retaining knowledge and paying attention to detail.
- Handle customer complaints, offer appropriate solutions and alternatives within time limits, and follow up to ensure resolution.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions in the CRM (Salesforce).
- Troubleshoot website technical issues, using discretion to determine when escalation is required.
- Answer inquiries by clarifying client needs, researching, locating, and providing answers, fulfilling requests, and maintaining a database of activities.
- Present information and respond to department managers’ questions regarding client inquiries/concerns.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Resolve problems by clarifying issues with other departments and escalating unresolved concerns to management.
- Fulfill email inquiries by clarifying desired information, replying with resolutions, and forwarding requests as necessary.
- De‑escalate client interactions to maintain a peaceful work environment.
- Research and analyze processes to assure quality control and communicate discrepancies to the department manager.
- Exemplify proficiency in DLBA programs and policies as they relate to customer inquiries.
- Produce and provide daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly walk‑in reports as requested by manager.
- Assist with producing support materials for Client Services and training new and existing employees.
- Assist customers with creating online accounts and provide technical support for online account issues using remote support software.
- Perform data entry and maintain database spreadsheets.
- Relieve in‑office CSRs during breaks and time off, maintaining staffing capacity.
- Place follow‑up calls from email inquiries.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and assist with special projects.
Qualifications
- Ability to type and operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions, communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
- Knowledge of customer service practices and principles.
- Meticulous and thorough with strong attention to detail.
- Good time management skills and ability to multitask.
- Strong telephone and listening skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem‑solving abilities.
- Proficient data entry and proofreading skills.
- Highly flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where priorities, demands, and timelines can shift.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Must pass a background check.