Customer Service Representative

Our client in Bethesda, MD is seeking a bilingual Customer Service Representative.

Salary: $50K

MUST HAVES:

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Reliable and punctual
• Must be comfortable being on the phone all day
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
• Strong keyboarding skills and professional phone etiquette
• Ability to handle the stress of multi-tasking as well as ability to 'talk and type'
• Possesses an energetic and tenacious achievement orientation
• Experience using a CRM system

Job Summary:

• The Customer Service Representative is responsible for closing new customer sales utilizing a consultative selling approach
• The Customer Service Representative is responsible for maintaining current customers by utilizing creative problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve customer issues
• The Customer Service Representative will handle service requests and changes and act as the customer's focal point to maintain strong customer relationships
• The Customer Service Representative is expected to collaborate with their team to meet overall call center objectives and enhance the customer service experience while working to exceed all customers' expectations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, the Customer Service Representative must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location
• Through needs based, consultative selling, the Customer Service Representative presents company products and services that will benefit the customer by meeting customer needs
• The Customer Service Representative will offer, quote, and close prospective customer sales using knowledge of given products and services
• The Customer Service Representative will work with closely with other departments (i.e. accounting, dispatch, etc.) for follow-up on larger and more complex accounts
• The Customer Service Representative meets or exceeds sales objectives, such as offering, quoting, closing, and revenue generation
• The Customer Service Representative must meet or exceed service and operational goals established for the call center, including quality and productivity
• The Customer Service Representative must communicate concise and accurate information
• The Customer Service Representative establishes customer accounts by negotiating and documenting service type, pricing, billing, and other required information
• The Customer Service Representative confirms understanding of customer needs, issues, and requests
• The Customer Service Representative serves as the customer's advocate by solving problems on the customer's behalf by engaging the right department
• The Customer Service Representative uses the authorized system to gather and provide information and/or update customer records
• The Customer Service Representative provides standard and sometimes more advanced information and customer education regarding service options, charges, billing, and contracts
• The Customer Service Representative must effectively use productivity software tools
• The Customer Adheres to service and operational standards established for the call center, including quality, productivity, and Service Machine

Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
• Strong keyboarding skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Ability to handle the stress of multi-tasking as well as ability to 'talk and type'
• Possesses an energetic and tenacious achievement orientation
• Ability to utilize multiple software applications on one or more phone screens
• Ability to react well under pressure and treat others with respect
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Good time management skills to prioritize and plan work activities
• Focuses on solving conflicts and listening to others without interrupting
• Is consistently at work and on-time
• Work efficiently and effectively, both independently and as a team to ensure exceeding call center's standards
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and helps build a positive team spirit
• Adapts and able to deal with frequent changes in the work environment
• Able to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to service requests to meet customer commitments
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to meet productivity standards in a timely manner
• Show inquisitiveness and eagerness to gain sales or business related knowledge; proactively seeks out both formal and informal experiences that can provide new skills, behaviors and/or knowledge

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.