Customer Support Representative

Manulife • Time, IL

9d • Remote

About The Position

This position is full time remote depending on candidate location within the US. The primary responsibility for this role is to deliver superior customer service to clients while answering calls on Manulife / John Hancock’s Brokerage Services and Managed Product lines. Customer requests can range from basic product inquiries to more complex transactions requiring problem resolution skills. Responsible for delivering superior customer service to clients and financial advisors and building customer satisfaction and loyalty. Customer requests range from basic product and contract inquiries to more complex transactions and problem resolution. This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice. Is it possible to find a career you love with a global organization that supports your continued growth and success? ABSOLUTELY! Where you ask? Look no further than John Hancock! Have you considered a career with us? Position Responsibilities: Deliver trusted, professional, and reliable service to MANULIFE clients and build customer satisfaction and loyalty Meet quality expectations to ensure a positive client experience Meet productivity expectations to maximize team service levels Provide effective and timely resolution of a range of customer inquiries Strike a positive and cooperative tone with both customers and coworkers Strive for first-call resolution of customer issues Translate scenarios that require problem resolution to positive service experiences Strengthen the perception of MANULIFE in the marketplace Possess the ability to work in a team environment, as well as being able to resolve issues accurately and independently Complete ongoing training to stay abreast of product, industry, service and policy changes Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or high school diploma
• Customer Service or Financial Services experience a plus
• Ability to thrive in a lively working environment and manage multiple tasks
• Outstanding verbal communication skills and strong telephone etiquette
• Possess the ability to multi-task
• Flexibility and ability to adjust and succeed in a rapidly changing, fast paced call center environment
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills
• Effective listening skills
• Demonstrated computer efficiency
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Business writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Current SIE, Series 6 or 7, Series 63
• Working knowledge of IRAs & other retirement products

Responsibilities

• Deliver trusted, professional, and reliable service to MANULIFE clients and build customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Meet quality expectations to ensure a positive client experience
• Meet productivity expectations to maximize team service levels
• Provide effective and timely resolution of a range of customer inquiries
• Strike a positive and cooperative tone with both customers and coworkers
• Strive for first-call resolution of customer issues
• Translate scenarios that require problem resolution to positive service experiences
• Strengthen the perception of MANULIFE in the marketplace
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment, as well as being able to resolve issues accurately and independently
• Complete ongoing training to stay abreast of product, industry, service and policy changes
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees