Entry-Level Telecom Customer Care Agent (Full-Time)

About the role

This position supports customer service, technical support, and customer sales interactions. This role requires you to interact with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues, sell new products and services, and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound contacts in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues
• Research systems to find missing information as applicable; coordinate with other departments to resolve issues as applicable
• Follow the processes of the Client program and perform all tasks in a courteous and professional manner
• Utilize systems and technology to complete account management tasks
• Accurately document and process customer claims in appropriate systems
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Appropriately escalate customer issues with the managerial team
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
• Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
• 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
• Experience with data-entry utilizing a computer
• The ability to read and speak English fluently
• A wired, high-speed internet connection (Download speed of 20Mbps+)
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation including the training period
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• 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

Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Confidence and dedication
• Team player and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of customer service, technical support, and sales
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay focused

Benefits

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

• Paid Time Off
• Incentives & Rewards
• Health Benefits
• Retirement Savings
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Career Growth
• Paid Training
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment
• Casual Dress Code

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the "Compensation Details" section above.

Schedule

Regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation, including the training period.

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.