Member Contact Center Specialist

GESA CREDIT UNION•Richland, WA

4d•$20 - $34

About The Position

Take a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together. Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority. Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit Union Role Summary: The Member Contact Center Specialist serves the membership through effective communications, troubleshooting, proactive learning, and deepening member relationship and adhering to established policies and/or procedures while providing exceptional service responsible for providing exceptional service via our phone channel focused on specialized member functions accurately. This position requires high service standards by meeting/exceeding established performance metrics, quality scores, adherence to schedule and Member Satisfaction scores while demonstrating empathy, curiosity and expertise in all product and services to determine member needs. The Contact Center Specialist is focused deepening member relationships by cross-selling products and services and educating on digital and self-service options engaging members by asking relevant and meaningful questions, identifying their needs, and making appropriate product and service recommendations.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma; some college course work preferred; degree highly desirable.
2+ years in a contact center environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
2+ years in a Credit Union or Financial institution.
Met or exceeded expectations of the MCCR I role.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software and standard office equipment; proficiency with call center programs desired.
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with current and potential members, peers, and staff.
Some travel may be required to complete training or fulfill duties.
Familiarity and comfort with online systems and other technology.
Display and maintain courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with current and potential members, peers, and staff.

Responsibilities

Promotes strong and lasting relationships by providing exceptional member service via all forms of member contact channels (phone, email, chat, and correspondence) including by not limited to outbound calling.
Assist members with support, questions and/or filing disputes around debit and credit cards, fraud or any other specialized functions routed.
Solve problems, take ownership of member concerns, provide prompt resolutions, and follows up as appropriate.
Handles more complex and sensitive member concerns.
Have a core understanding of financial literacy and products and services to be able to fluidly converse with members.
Demonstrate an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of all credit union products, services, policies, and procedures.
Shares the features and benefits of the Credit Union products, services, and generates referrals.
Maintains an industry average or higher in net promoter scores.
Make outbound follow up calls to members for the purpose of establishing, growing, and nurturing member relationships.
Engage members and callers through asking relevant and meaningful questions, identifying their needs, and making appropriate product and service recommendations.
Takes ownership of member concerns and provides prompt follow-up/resolution independently or with minimal guidance.
Meets/exceeds individual key performance indicators (KPIs) expectations.
Aids members and peers with complex inquiries and escalates concerns in a timely manner.
Assist with overrides and high-level transactions.
Accurately perform daily operations including transactions, card maintenance, new accounts, lending, assisting members with their online banking and other financial needs
Provides on the job training and acts as a resource for peers with procedural questions.
Resolves complex problems independently with minimal guidance, acts as an advocate for the member and takes ownership of a timely resolution.
Performs other duties as assigned.