Call Center Representative (remote)

Paycom - ATS; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Northeast is seeking a remote-based Customer Service professional to handle roadside assistance calls, gather member details, and provide information on services. You will work flexible shifts that may include weekends, with a focus on empathy and accurate data capture.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or 4 years of related experience) and prior customer service/Call Center experience is preferred. A strong ability to navigate maps and customer software is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 4 years of experience in lieu.
• Customer Service experience required; Call Center experience preferred.
• Experience in handling high-volume, challenging situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Takes road service calls and calms members on emotionally charged calls.
• Gathers information: membership number, name, phone, email, vehicle description, location.
• Uses software to capture data, prioritize calls, and verify membership status.
• Determines next steps and supports locating disabled vehicles or meeting points.
• Adheres to after-call work, talk time, and staffing standards.
• Provides policy/procedure information to members and assists with applications.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Map reading & navigation

Persuasion & influencing

Build trust & teamwork

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED, or 4 years experience in lieu

Job description

Eligible applicants must live within the AAA Northeast footprint to be considered for work from home opportunities. This includes RI, MA, CT, NY, NJ & FL. You have applied to a work from home position, and as such, you will be required to meet specific work from home requirements to support the business needs of AAA. This includes high speed internet access with minimum internet speed requirements.Work Schedule: Shifts range between 7:00am-8:15pm. This job requires a commitment to work a schedule that will include at least one weekend shift.Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.Receives incoming calls for roadside assistance on behalf of contracted automobile companies. Processes requests and gathers required information in order to provide timely service. Answers callers questions and provides detailed information on road service products and services; provides Five Diamond Customer service to encourage member retention, renewal and new membership sales.What you will do:Takes road service calls while dealing with member's emotional state (e.g., calming down an angry member, providing reassurance to an anxious member, etc.). Gathers information regarding road service calls including: verification of membership number, name, telephone number, e-mail, vehicle description and location, nature of vehicular problem. Utilizes department/program software to ensure we capture accurate information, prioritize calls for safety issues, and research membership status. Takes required action to help member determine exact location of disabled vehicle or meeting place. (i.e., asking probing questions and referring to maps or other materials.) Adheres to department standards for after call work, talk time, and staffed time.Provides information to members on road service policies and procedures.Determines appropriate course of action for each call received, consulting with a supervisor for members with special circumstances; attempts to accommodate members in \"borderline\" situations, including membership verification and new member’s applications.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Required or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree RequiredExperienceCustomer Service experience Required and Call Center experience PreferredLicenses and CertificationsSkillsAbility to address various high volume and challenging situations. Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate with others by telephone, in written form, or electronically. Ability to read maps and utilize navigation resources. Ability to convince others to buy goods/services or to otherwise change their minds or actions. Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with others and maintain them. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.