Customer Service Representative - Amherst, United States - Tekwissen

    Tekwissen
    Tekwissen Amherst, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Overview:
    TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a British-owned education publishing and assessment service to schools and corporations, as well for students directly. Company owns educational media brands including Addison-Wesley, Peachpit, Prentice Hall, eCollege, Longman, Scott Foresman, and others.

    Job Title:
    Customer Service Representative

    Work Location:
    Amherst, MA 01002

    Duration: 9 Months


    Job Type:
    Contract


    Work Type:
    Remote


    Job Description:
    The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is a member of the Customer Contact Center.

    The CSR is responsible for responding to a high volume of inquiries about the company's products or services by following standard scripts, policies, and procedures.

    The Associate Customer Service Representative takes inbound calls, LiveChat, and/or emails from examinees and others regarding teacher certification programs, website issues, complaints, etc.

    Trained in and proficient in responding to inquiries across many programs. At a minimum, 10 programs and at least one communication channel.

    Identify customer needs and expectations

    Responsible for promptly and accurately addressing customer inquiries using various systems and resources (computer systems, published materials, and websites)

    Serve as primary contact for inbound customer issues. Escalate more technical product-related issues to the proper Product Support department.


    Track and document inbound support requests using established Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and ensure proper notation of customer problems or issues.

    Update customer information and ensure accurate entry of contact information.

    Maintain quality service by following established policies and procedures

    Ensure proper security procedures are followed on all customer interactions

    Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Required Skills

    Call Center experience a plus, but will train the right person.

    Must be proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel), PC operations, web browsing, and web navigation

    Should have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office

    Demonstrate excellent time management, organizational, and problem solving skills

    Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

    Strong attention to detail and good listening skills

    Experience with LiveChat a plus. Closed on most major holidays.

    Candidates with Call Center and/or customer service (retail/restaurant) backgrounds are best.


    We are seeking candidates who are detail oriented and have experience with managing support in line with policy, privacy and HIPPA guidelines.

    We are an information only Contact Center, providing inbound support to inquiries related to teacher certification testing.

    There is little outbound calling and no sales or marketing component.

    Minimum Education Requirement

    Experience with a call center management phone system

    Bachelor's degree is preferred

    Or 18 mos. to 3 years of customer service experience

    TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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