SCS - Seasonal Sales & Customer Support Rep- Closing
About The Position
REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet. Bring your passion for the outdoors to work at REI in this Seasonal remote position! We are looking for problem solvers with a passion for providing exceptional service. Join our call center team as a customer service representative and help us assist our customers and members. In this remote position, you will enjoy the convenience of working from home without the hassle of a daily commute. We are seeking inspired team members who thrive in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy interacting with customers and are adept at conducting online research to find positive solutions. You will use de-escalation techniques, creativity, and effective problem-solving. As an REI customer service representative, you will serve as the eyes and ears of our customers and members.
Requirements
- Previous experience in retail and/or customer service call center preferred.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by efficiently using a computer and navigating through various screens.
- Available to attend a two-week sales and service virtual training class.
- Reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, or Washington state.
- Must reside within 100 miles of an REI Retail location for the duration of the position.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule with reliable and predictable attendance.
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
- You must have wired high speed broadband internet connection with:
- Download speed: at least 50 Mbps
- Upload speed: at least 10 Mbps
- Latency (Ping): under 150 ms
- Jitter: maximum 30 ms, average 5 ms or less
- Your computer must be connected directly to your modem/router using an Ethernet cable
- Windows PC: Windows 11
- Mac: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer
- SSD drive
- Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB highly recommended for Windows PCs, per Microsoft)
- CPU: Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 / Apple M1 or better
- One monitor with 1080p resolution or higher
- Wired headset (REI supplied) — Bluetooth not allowed
- At least two available USB ports:
- One USB-A for headset
- One USB-A or USB-C for REI security device
- Webcam - Required for all training classes.
- Quiet, private area
- Minimal background noise
- No household traffic during shifts
Responsibilities
- Building relationships, inside and outside the organization.
- Enjoy communicating effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
- Assist customers taking inbound phone calls during your shift, this may be up to 9 hours a day.
- Apply your passion for the outdoors, REI products, and gear to serve our customers effectively.
- Provide guidance, knowledge and authentic experiences.
- Bring your best, authentic self
Benefits
- REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
