Call Center Representative (Roadside Assistance Program) (59047)
About The Position
AAA Northeast is seeking a Call Center Representative for their Roadside Assistance Program. This is a full-time, 2nd shift position with a salary range of $20.00 - $22.50 per hour. The role involves receiving incoming calls for roadside assistance on behalf of contracted automobile companies, processing requests, and gathering necessary information to provide timely service. Representatives will answer caller questions, provide detailed information on road service products and services, and deliver Five Diamond Customer service to encourage member retention, renewal, and new membership sales. This is a work-from-home position, requiring eligible applicants to reside within the AAA Northeast footprint (RI, MA, CT, NY, NJ & FL) and meet specific work-from-home requirements, including high-speed internet access. The available shift times vary between 1:00 PM and 12:00 AM, and the schedule includes at least one weekend shift.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree Required
- Customer Service experience Required
- Ability to address various high volume and challenging situations.
- Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate with others by telephone, in written form, or electronically.
- Ability to read maps and utilize navigation resources.
- Ability to convince others to buy goods/services or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with others and maintain them.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.
Nice To Haves
- Call Center experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Takes road service calls while dealing with member's emotional state (e.g., calming down an angry member, providing reassurance to an anxious member, etc.).
- Gathers information regarding road service calls including: verification of membership number, name, telephone number, e-mail, vehicle description and location, nature of vehicular problem.
- Utilizes department/program software to ensure we capture accurate information, prioritize calls for safety issues, and research membership status.
- Takes required action to help member determine exact location of disabled vehicle or meeting place. (i.e., asking probing questions and referring to maps or other materials.)
- Adheres to department standards for after call work, talk time, and staffed time.
- Provides information to members on road service policies and procedures.
- Determines appropriate course of action for each call received, consulting with a supervisor for members with special circumstances; attempts to accommodate members in "borderline" situations, including membership verification and new member’s applications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
