Entry-Level Contact Center Job Openings (Immediately Hiring)

About the role

This is an entry-level, on-site position supporting inbound and outbound customer service and sales projects for various clients. Candidates should have a social and positive demeanor, a strong work ethic, and experience in customer service industries.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls, ensuring first call resolution through problem-solving and effective call handling
• Research systems to find missing information and coordinate with other departments to resolve issues
• 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 sessions to stay updated 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
• Customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
• 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

Skills

• Customer service experience
• Technical support experience
• Inside sales experience
• Back-office experience
• Chat experience
• Administrative support experience in a contact center environment

Benefits

We offer many advancement opportunities, including Supervisor, Trainer, Talent Acquisition, and Operations Management roles. Schedules vary by site and project; however, we can usually find something that works for everyone.

Pay

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

Schedule

Schedules vary by site and project; however, we can usually find something that works for everyone.

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 & Benefits

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. 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. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment.

Diversity and Equality

At 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.