Contact Center Representative

Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with

Health Savings Account contributions

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

15 Paid Holidays

401K Plan with match

Job summary

Pelican Credit Union, serving Louisiana, is seeking a Contact Center Representative to support members by phone, resolve issues on first contact, and promote financial products to help members achieve financial wellness.

You will handle member transactions, document accurately, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering a WOW service experience. On-site training at our Baton Rouge campus is provided, with potential telecommuting after training.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Prior experience in a contact center is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and member service skills.

Responsibilities

• Answering member phone calls and providing first-call resolution on various financial issues.
• Actively promoting and cross-selling all Credit Union products and services by identifying member needs to achieve goals.
• Utilizing listening and communication skills to diplomatically handle and resolve member issues.
• Accurately processing member transactions over the phone.
• Processing all necessary paperwork and ensuring compliance with regulations, procedures, and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Contact center experience

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The role of the Contact Center Representative is to go above and beyond to meet the financial needs of our members. The ideal candidate is a go-getter who craves knowledge and growth in the financial industry. They should be comfortable in a sales environment and must have a reputation for excellent attendance. In all they do, our Contact Center Representatives strive to provide a “WOW” member service experience over the phone, and we are seeking someone who desires to do the same while helping our members on a path to financial wellness.

A Day in the Life of a Contact Center representative INCLUDE:

• Answering member phone calls and providing first-call resolution on various financial issues.
• Actively promoting and cross-selling all Credit Union products and services by identifying member needs in order to achieve established goals.
• Utilizing strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills while diplomatically handling and/or resolving member issues.
• Accurately processing member transactions over the phone.
• Processing all necessary paperwork and ensuring compliance with all required regulations, procedures, and policies.

Contact Center Representative Skills And Qualifications Include

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Prior experience in a contact center is preferred.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and member service skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and PPT.

Other things you may want to know about this position:

• Work Schedule
  • Monday – Friday
    • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Occasional rotating Saturday shift
    • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Travel
  • Travel is not necessary for this position.
• Telecommuting
  • Telecommuting may become available for this position. Upon successful completion of training and demonstrating satisfactory performance, the candidate may be considered for telecommuting privileges.
  • Requirements include:
  • A dedicated workspace
  • Secure and strong internet connection
  • Not being a caretaker for any dependents (adult or child) for the entirety of the scheduled shift
  • An environment free from loud noises or outside distractions
  • The first 60 days will be on-site for training at our Corporate Campus located at 2675 O’Neal Lane in Baton Rouge.
    

Why should you join the pelican team?

Since 1956, Pelican Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. We've since grown into the largest state-chartered credit union in Louisiana now serving over 78,000 members nationwide. Because of our continued growth, Pelican Credit Union is searching for new team members that embrace our Core Values and have a desire to positively contribute to our culture.

Our culture is grounded in faith, and we strive to live the golden rule of ‘love thy neighbor’. We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skill sets. We believe our differences make us a better team by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our members and communities.

Our Full-time Employees Enjoy Amazing Benefits Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer premium contributions
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays each year, which includes a Cultural Floating Holiday
• 401K Plan with a 5% discretionary profit share contribution, plus a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5% after 1 year of employment

Pelican Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Credit Union campuses are tobacco and vape-free.

Pay Type: Hourly

Pay Rate: $17.46 - $21.82

Travel: Not Required

Education Level: High School