Call Center Advisor

Seacoast Bank; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacoast Bank is seeking a Customer Support Associate to build rapport with customers, identify financial needs, and match Seacoast Bank products to those needs. You will handle high call volumes, assist with consumer telephone banking, and contribute to a positive customer experience.

The role emphasizes accurate account processing, adherence to regulatory requirements, and collaboration with teammates to deliver superior service. Bilingual abilities (Spanish or Portuguese) are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree or 2+ years work experience in retail sales and/or call center.
• Flexible to work a schedule including weekends and holidays.
• 1+ years financial services experience preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle high call volume and various customer interactions regarding consumer telephone banking accounts.
• Build rapport by understanding current and future financial goals of customers and explain Seacoast Bank products and services.
• Open and process accounts for customers and perform account maintenance per bank policies.
• Adhere to AML/BSA requirements, audit procedures, and security standards.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience and meet quality metrics.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual: Spanish or Portuguese

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree or 2+ years retail sales/call center experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for increasing deposits, customer base, and revenue by building rapport with new and existing customers. Responsible for understanding the customer’s current and future financial needs, and match Seacoast Bank’s products and services to those needs. This position performs customer service, inbound relationship building, and operations within the Customer Support Center while meeting and supporting individual and organizational goals and values. Consistently gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship Building

• Exhibit consistent relationship building including, but not limited to:
  • Primary function to handle high call volume and various customer interactions regarding consumer telephone banking accounts
  • Ability to handle high call volume and various customer interactions at a fast pace
  • Build rapport by exhibiting high competency in customer experience interactions
  • Effectively utilize open and closed-ended questions to understand current and future financial goals of customers
  • Confidently and proficiently explain Seacoast Bank products and services to customers
  • Proven ability to create and enhance relationships based on customer needs
  • Exhibit good listening skills and speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service
• Quickly seek out appropriate people in more complex financial matters
• Able to balance business needs with customer requests while managing potential risk to bank
• Embrace new technology and remain up to date on industry changes to create an open environment that fosters idea generation and innovation
• Participate in community, charitable or civic events
• Exhibit strong work ethic and teamwork, collaborating with other associates within the Customer Support Center and across the organization to develop trusting and cooperative working relationships
• Accept feedback and coaching openly and willingly from supervisors and peers to improve performance
• Build proficiencies in all consumer deposit and lending products and processes
• Develop a strong understanding ofcustomer-facing technology with the ability to discuss with and enroll customers in self-service products/processes
• Interact directly with customers by telephone or other electronic mediums to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Provide an exceptional customer experience by adhering to Call Expectation Guidelines, demonstrate improvements based on Quality Control feedback and coaching, and help the Customer Support Center to meet or exceed Quality Control standards and Net Promoter Score expectations.

Operational Functions

• Open and process accounts for customers and perform account maintenance adhering to the bank’s current policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to AML/BSA requirements, audit procedures, security, Business Continuity, and all other regulated banking requirements
• Follow instructions and responds to management direction to help resolve more difficult customer objections, and solves problems in a timely and positive manner to retain the customer relationship
• Adhere to Seacoast Bank’s Code of Conduct and follow all safety and security procedures
• Ensure proper policy and procedure guidelines are followed in every situation including, but not limited to, policy exceptions and authority-based approvals
• Adhere to established work schedule
• Ensure customer resolution is obtained by a specific average handle time
• Work with multiple systems in order to fully service customer requests

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree (A.A. or A.S. or B.A. or similar) or 2+ years’ work experience in retail sales and/or call center required
• Flexible to work a schedule required to accommodate the demands of a Customer Support Center, including weekends and holidays
• 1+ years financial services experience preferred
• Proven track record in sales or customer service with a history of achieving goals in excess of expectations
• Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative
• PC Proficiency in Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, and Smartphone devices as well as Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn other computer systems/programs quickly
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred

The Statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Because these statements are general, the job description is used for a variety of purposes including job evaluations; performance reviews; recruitment; etc. All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry. It is the policy of Seacoast Bank that all Associates will be familiar and compliant with all regulatory, legal, ethical and Bank risk mitigation requirements pertaining to both our industry and their individual roles. This includes the on time, successful completion of annual required training post-hire and effective execution of role responsibilities.

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