Customer Relations Specialist

Better Business Bureau Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Better Business Bureau Chicago seeks a Customer Engagement & Data Specialist to enhance data integrity and deliver outstanding customer service. This role involves database management, customer interaction, and reporting. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, flexible team players with strong communication skills, and a commitment to the BBB's mission.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off (including Birthdays and Holidays)

Qualifications

• 2+ years success in a fast-paced office setting.
• Experience in call center with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit the BBB database.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
• Process customer reviews and complaints according to policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Customer Engagement & Data Specialist Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations Reports to: Customer Relations Team Lead

Company Description:

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering the highest ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. We are both a "consumer advocate" and "pro-business" entity. Our focus is on the middle ground between buyers and sellers as we work to create, support and maintain a safe, fair, thriving marketplace.

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General Description / Purpose:

Vision: An ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other.

Mission: BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

General Description / Purpose:

The Customer Relations and Data Integrity Representative is responsible for assisting in maintaining the data warehouse by utilizing reports available in our database. This role will also be responsible for ad hoc reporting special projects that will assist the organization. The DI Representative will also serve as active member of our customer relations team answering customer calls, emails and chat as well as processing complaints and customer reviews. We are looking for a team player who possesses excellent communication skills, is organized and detail oriented.

The Customer Relations & Data Integrity Representative provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers. This role is an integral part of BBB's core services, which include but are not limited to, customer reviews, dispute resolution, and data integrity. The role is fluid and requires a team player that is flexible and relationship oriented.

General:

• Audit and maintain the BBB database
• Monitor & Audit Data Quality reports daily
• Conduct research to verify accuracy of information to be entered in the database
• Accurately and efficiently update internal files and external Business Profiles
• Respond to internal and external inquiries concisely and accurately in a timely manner
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure goal achievements overall
• Interact with customers via phone, email, and chat
• Assist with special projects and new initiatives
• Process customer reviews and complaints in accordance with national policies
• Offer suggestions for improved efficiencies in all areas of Customer Relations BBB work
• Develop and execute processes to enhance efficiency
• Promote responsiveness and collaboration amongst your team to both internal and external customers
• Performs other duties as requested by direct supervisor or leadership team

Success Factors/Qualifications:

• 2+ years proven success in a fast-paced office setting
• Previous experience in a call center environment, demonstrating strong customer service and communication skills
• Prior experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working within CRMs and/or Databases
• Passionate about BBB mission and able to inspire others to meet and exceed expectations
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate with all customers at any level
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced dynamic environment
• Superior attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with conflict resolution experience
• Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus

Salary & Benefits:

• $17.50/hour starting pay & overtime eligible
• Temporarily remote due to with potential future hybrid working set up
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Paid time off (including Birthdays and Holidays)
• Volunteer days

How to Apply:

All applicants should submit an application including resume and salary requirements by inputting the requested information under the 'Apply Now' section at the right hand side of this page.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The BBB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status or any other category protected by law. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, lay-offs, and education shall be made without regard to the foregoing. The BBB will provide reasonable accommodations for individual religious beliefs and to individuals with disabilities as provided by law.