Entry-Level Contact Center Agent (Full-Time)

About the role

We are looking for call center agents to support inbound and outbound customer service and sales projects for a wide variety of clients. In this role, you will handle inbound inquiries, make outbound calls to existing customers to assist with customer service questions, and up-sell customers on new products and services.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound contacts in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
• Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
• Research systems to find missing information as applicable; coordinate with other departments to resolve issues when needed
• Accurately document and process customer claims in appropriate systems
• Lead fact-finding discussions to determine the best options for the customer
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions while following all required scripts, policies, and procedures
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
• Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up-to-date on changes to program knowledge, systems, and processes
• Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• The 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 system
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issues
• An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, and negotiation
• Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
• Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage
• Strong team orientation and customer focus
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers

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Conditions of Employment

• All MCI Locations Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Subject to the program and location of the position
• 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.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.
• Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

Compensation Details

• Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.

Diversity and Equality

• MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community.
• All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
• MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect.
• All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.
• MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.
• MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
• We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
• In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.