Customer Service Representative

PeoplesBank•Spencer, MA

13d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Bank was established in 2017, built on a legacy of community support and a commitment to helping individuals and businesses thrive. With deep roots in Worcester County and a strong presence throughout Central Massachusetts, Cornerstone combines the strength of a traditional bank with the personalized service of a local institution. Our community-based banking model allows us to deliver exceptional service with a personal touch—every time. At Cornerstone Bank, we foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where innovation, teamwork, accountability, and excellence are more than just values—they’re how we work every day. We empower our employees to grow professionally, serve their communities, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Demonstrates professional communication skills, including active listening, strong customer service abilities and the ability to effectively engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Must be articulate, speaks English fluently and uses proper diction and grammar; is able to enunciate clearly at all times and pace his/her conversation with that of the customer.
Proficient at maintaining dialog with customer while simultaneously processing information and documenting customer responses using a computerized scripting, order entry and reference system.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Skilled at researching complex issues using online computer reference systems, web-based systems and printed documents
Available extended nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

One year Teller experience preferred
Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Uses telephone, Internet, email, eChat, and word processing tools to communicate with the customer verbally and in writing.
Receives incoming telephone calls, emails or eChat from customers needing assistance with existing accounts, products/services, information and new account opening.
Performs outbound calls to customers in connection with specific service requests, to welcome them to new services and answer questions. Outbound will also be made to meet sales goals and objectives as determined by Cornerstone Bank.
Responds to customer inquiries by telephone, email, and eChat in an effective, courteous, professional and efficient manner per expectations laid out by management.
Adheres to and actively works towards meeting metric goals as laid out by management.
Handles questions and product inquiries from customers; recommends appropriate products and places orders for customers within our ‘first call resolution’ goal.
Handles complaints and other customer requests with empathy and understanding; welcomes customers to Cornerstone Bank’s website, products and services.
Research customer issues and/or refers to proper personnel.
Performs file maintenance of customer account information and processes requests.
Has a broad understanding of, and is able to articulate and answer questions about, Cornerstone Bank's products and services. Identifies and actively follows up on customer sales opportunities in line with our need-based service model.
Investigates customer inquiries using multiple resources to ensure every customer receives complete and accurate information.
Perform risk assessment of electronic channels including, but not limited to remote deposit capture, online banking ACH origination, and debit card transactions to reduce the impact of fraud situations on both our customer and the Bank.
Provides technical support for online banking, mobile banking, zelle, and debit cards. This includes password resets, online banking registration issues, processing of checks deposited remotely, and debit card transaction issues.
Use online account opening website to assist customers.
Other related duties as assigned.