Customer Service Specialist

Nemont • Poplar, MT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Interviews customers, prepares orders for new services and changes. Interacts with the subscriber/customer to achieve positive subscriber/customer relations. This role involves handling customer inquiries, processing orders, managing complaints, and promoting new services. The specialist will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as mail processing, filing, and scanning documents. Additionally, they will handle billing inquiries, assist with collections, and maintain customer confidentiality in accordance with CPNI regulations. The position may require on-call availability during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Able to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Able to communicate effectively and pleasantly with customers to explain and interpret problems customers may have with service, billing, etc.
• Able to operate various office equipment, such as copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone system.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
• Able to enhance customer relations with a pleasant and efficient telephone manner.
• Able to work with a variety of personalities to project favorable image.
• Able to handle multiple priorities, work accurately, work under pressure, and pay close attention to details and schedules.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Able to learn terminology and functions of the telecommunications industry.
• Able to exhibit professional appearance and dress.
• Able to communicate effectively, both in writing and in speaking, with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Able to motivate oneself and maintain close rapport with all staff to keep up-to-date on system activities.
• Able to assist in keeping management informed of the concerns and opinions of subscribers and community members.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, have a good driving record and be insured under the Company's insurance policy.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of customer and company records.
• Able to work with regular supervision, following general guidelines.
• Able to travel for educational and training purposes.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with other departments in a positive productive manner.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, products and services can be learned on the job.
• Knowledge of terminology and functions of telecommunications services helpful.
• Familiarity with capital credits a plus.

Responsibilities

• Talk with customers by phone or in person and receive orders for new installation, activation, discontinuance or change in service.
• Answer customer inquiries as to type and availability of services offered.
• Receive customer complaints, comments or information and asks detailed questions to determine exact nature of problems.
• Assess the information received and determine the proper action to be taken.
• Complete contract forms, determine charges for requested services, collect deposits, and prepare change of address records.
• Solicit sale of new or additional services and related products.
• Answer incoming calls on a multi-line computer based telecommunications system.
• Assess the caller's inquiries and requests, then transfer the call accordingly.
• Provide clerical backup as required.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, which may include receiving and delivery.
• File and scan customer correspondence.
• Educate customers on long distance carrier choices and selection process.
• Perform all functions relating to daily cash collection and posting of end user payments.
• Handle incoming end user billing calls and questions.
• Assist with collection calls on delinquent accounts.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of records; complies and adheres to Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) regulations.
• May be required to be on call evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED