Future Hires Customer Care
I-CAR · Hoffman Estates, IL · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteCustomer ServiceFull-time
About the role
This position will interact with I-CAR customers, cross-functional departments, including instructors and volunteers to effectively support and promote I-CAR products and services. Requiring significant and substantial inbound phone coverage, the successful candidate will provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming inquiries via phone, fax, and email (100% of the role).
- Confer with customers by telephone or email to provide information about products and services, take orders or cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints and assist customers.
- Track, report, and keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.
- Assist customers in class registration.
- Resolve customer service complaints by performing activities such as issuing refund requests.
- Contact customers to respond to inquiries or notify them of investigation results and planned adjustments with ownership.
- Work with the Sales Center Manager on escalated or unresolved customer grievances.
- Communicate charges for products or services requested.
- Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess the validity of complaints and determine possible causes and solutions to the customer’s needs.
- Proactively promote and provide accurate information on new services or programs while processing incoming calls.
- Process customer requests for student transcripts, certificate re-issues, and Gold Class or Platinum status updates.
- Answer customer questions on Gold Class and Platinum recognition programs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
- Experience working in a call center preferred.
- Telemarketing and/or collections experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Excellent people and customer service skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Work-Life Balance
- Remote and hybrid work opportunities.
- Half days before holidays.
- Four weeks of PTO, plus paid holidays.
- Career Growth & Development
- Leadership development programs.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional training.
- Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences.
- Company Culture & Engagement
- Mission-driven work with a focus on innovation and education.
- Team-building activities and company events.
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
Many employees build long-term careers with I-CAR, with tenures of 5, 10, or even 30+ years.