Temporary Call Center Universal Agent, Canada

Carter's / OshKosh; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's apparel retailer is seeking a Temporary Call Center Universal Agent to support customers via phone, email, and chat. This fully remote position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to handle inquiries efficiently. Candidates must reside in Canada and possess at least 6 months of customer service experience. The role offers $17.50/hr, equipment provided, and employee discounts.

Benefits

30% employee discount

Equipment provided

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 6+ months of customer service experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and manage regular duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers via Phone, Email, and Chat.
• Resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Maintain accurate customer data and documentation.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Temporary Call Center Universal Agent is the first point of contact for Carter's customers via Phone, Email, and/or chat. In this role, the agent will assist in identifying and resolving customers' issues while demonstrating strong customer service and sales skills to optimize each customer interaction. This role reports to the Call Center Supervisor and is a fully remote position, with the potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs. Must be able to work a schedule that includes a weekend day and holiday schedule as defined by Management (including complying with blackout periods as determined by Management). MUST RESIDE IN CANADA.

$17.50/hr. Equipment including laptop, mouse, headset, and extra monitor are provided! 30% employee discount plus additional perks and discount programs.

50% - Customer Interaction & Communication:

• Identify and handle all customer inquiries completely and accurately via Phone, Email, and/or Chat as determined by business needs
• Demonstrate strong customer service and sales skills to optimize the experience for each customer contact
• Alert management of issues or concerns that require escalation for complete resolution or which may indicate a larger, underlying problem
• Resolve customer complaints and concerns to the satisfaction of the customer and escalate as needed to a call center lead agent

20% - Technology, Training, Sales & Follow-Up:

• Use technology tools as directed and within established guidelines to support daily tasks
• Participate in individual and team training sessions to stay current with knowledge and best practices
• Educate customers on Carter’s and OshKosh products to maximize upsell and cross-sell opportunities
• Schedule and manage any required customer follow-ups following Contact Center guidelines

30% - Documentation & Data Management:

• Complete necessary documentation to manage customer complaints and solutions
• Maintain accurate customer data including documentation of discussions, issues, customer requests, or other relevant information in Contact Center systems
• Maintain confidentiality of the organization’s customer data

We’d Love to Hear From You If

Must have:

• 6+ months of customer service experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently, adhere to work schedule, and manage regular duties with minimal supervision

Preferred skills and experience:

• Call center, Retail, and/or E-commerce experience is a plus
• Technical aptitude is a plus, but not required

Our Team Members

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

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Make a Career at Carter’s

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. All Call Center (CC) positions will undergo cross-training to support both Consumer Affairs and eComm calls. Agents are expected to assist in both areas as necessary, depending on business demands and call volume. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to maintaining smooth and efficient service for our customers.

Carter’s | OshKosh is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any type of accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Carter’s | OshKosh est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l\'égalité d\'accès à l\'emploi et encourage tous les candidats intéressés et qualifiés à postuler. Si vous avez besoin de certaines mesures d\'adaptation, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous.