- 1+ years of call center and/or customer experience
- 7 weeks of mandatory, paid on-site training
- Training hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Full Time Position; Work Shifts available based on business needs
- Call center open Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm I.
Job Summary As a customer service representative (CSR), you will interact with WM Customers via Multi-Channel Customer Service, which may be a combination of platforms including phone, email, live chat, or self-service channels. Inclusive of a variety of inquiries including billing and proration, service changes, cancellations and missed service inquiries. The WM CSR should expect to handle 60-80 contacts a day in a fast-paced/high-volume environment and to use multiple applications, knowledge bases, tools, and calculators to research and resolve customer queries. The WM CSR will handle a number of escalated contacts. The ability to consistently provide an exceptional level of customer service, briefly explain complex issues in simple terms, and demonstrate appropriate de-escalation techniques is critical to their success. Sales and retention are also key components of the CSR role. The WM CSR is expected to skillfully highlight the features and benefits of WM products and services to increase revenue and retain at risk customers. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Fields customer service inquiries and handles customer service transactions independently and proficiently. Demonstrates appropriate active listening skills/confirms understanding of customer needs, issues, and requests o Uses authorized systems to gather information, provide information, and/or update customer records. Provides standard information and education regarding service options, charges, billing, and contracts. Demonstrates ownership of the customer issue by providing one call resolution Makes every reasonable attempt to resolve the customer's issue and exhausts all other solutions before escalating the customer's query. Serves as an advocate for customers with repeat issues by engaging the right department and people within WM. Communicates concise and accurate information. Listens for and identifies opportunities to cross sell additional products and services. Establishes customer accounts by negotiating and documenting service type, pricing, billing, and other required information. Supports other service lines when required. Attempts to retain customers who call to cancel services by probing for cancellation reasons and offering alternatives. Meets or exceeds service and operational standards established for the call center, including attendance, adherence, quality, productivity, safety, and timeliness goals. Completes cross training with Operations, Sales, and Billing. Interacts with WM Customers via Multi-Channel Customer Service, which may be a combination of platforms including phone, email, live chat, or self-service channels. Flexible scheduling and willingness to perform other tasks as required by delivery channel. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience Education:
High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
Experience:
1 year of Customer Service Experience required. V. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Normal setting for this job is: office setting. This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. The expected salary range for this position is $19.59 - $24.52. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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(WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.
WM.com. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck . It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family . This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First . We are Committed to Your Growth . We Are Investing in You . We are a Family . We are Stable . We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. Equal Employment Opportunity WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA-approved alternative.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.59 - $24.52 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person