Customer Service Representative

HomeTeam Pest Defense, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Friendly work environment

Job summary

HomeTeam Pest Defense, Inc. is hiring a Customer Service Representative to deliver positive experiences that encourage customers to continue using our services.

You will communicate with internal and external customers and help initiate new services, answer questions, provide pricing, and schedule pest-related services. The role requires basic computer skills, one year of customer service experience, and a professional telephone manner.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with phone systems
• High school diploma or GED required
• Able to multitask and communicate professionally

Responsibilities

• Provide information to prospects and initiate new service
• Answer questions, research problems, resolve issues, provide pricing (non-termite), schedule service(s) and provide closure for customers
• Interact with customers/prospects by scheduling various pest and builder related services using the Route Point software
• Resolving customer problems with invoices and billing questions
• Conduct telephone conversations with customers about issues surrounding their service in a professional manner
• Enter service-related notes in system software
• Provide general marketing information to prospects and customers as requested
• Conduct follow-up telephone calls with customers for re-treats, initial services, and current customers as directed
• Maintain customer files on computer and in filing system
• Validate technician paperwork for completeness and accuracy
• File Technician paperwork in customer files
• Update notes in system with technician and other employee customer information
• Print, distribute, and review service tickets for technicians
• Have a basic knowledge of technician’s job and processes of company's treatment processes
• Properly follow HomeTeam Pest Defense telephone etiquette procedures
• Ability to calm and diffuse angry customers
• Escalate appropriate inquiries or problems to managers
• Collect and reconcile payments received by technicians

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Telephone skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Route Point

Job description

At HomeTeam, we put people first. We make sure at HomeTeam you have the tools, support, and training they need to deliver a delightful experience to every customer. Our friendly, warm work environment means great work gets recognized and rewarded. If you take pride in going above and beyond to make a customer smile, you could be HomeTeam’s next all-star player.

Responsibilities

As a HomeTeam Customer Service Representative, you can expect to:

Provide positive customer experiences that significantly affect the customer’s likelihood to continue to use and buy additional service from HomeTeam Pest Defense. The Customer Service Representative regularly communicates with internal and external customers of HomeTeam Pest Defense.

• Provide information to prospects and initiate new service
• Answer questions, research problems, resolve issues, provide pricing (non-termite), schedule service(s) and provide closure for customers
• Interact with customers/prospects by scheduling various pest and builder related services using the Route Point software
• Resolving customer problems with invoices and billing questions
• Conduct telephone conversations with customers about issues surrounding their service in a professional manner
• Enter service-related notes in system software
• Provide general marketing information to prospects and customers as requested
• Conduct follow-up telephone calls with customers for re-treats, initial services, and current customers as directed
• Maintain customer files on computer and in filing system
• Validate technician paperwork for completeness and accuracy
• File Technician paperwork in customer files
• Update notes in system with technician and other employee customer information
• Print, distribute, and review service tickets for technicians
• Have a basic knowledge of technician’s job and processes of company's treatment processes
• Properly follow HomeTeam Pest Defense telephone etiquette procedures
• Ability to calm and diffuse angry customers
• Escalate appropriate inquiries or problems to managers
• Collect and reconcile payments received by technicians

There’s plenty of perks too!

• Competitive pay $$
• $17.50 - 18 Hourly
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time off and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship awards
• An opportunity to advance within the company
• Recognition for a job well done
• A friendly work environment
• Employee referral bonuses
• The opportunity for professional growth and respect that comes from working for an industry leader

Why HomeTeam?

• HomeTeam is the #1 pest management company to homebuilders
• Currently performs more the 2,000,000 services a year
• The company has exclusive technology with its unique Taexx® built-in pest control system during a home’s construction
• Pest Management Industry is growing and is a recession resistant line of business
• Women’s Leadership Initiative at HomeTeam inspires, empowers, and assists in the professional development of women in the workplace.
• HomeTeam is financially stable and growing as a subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 1 year of previous customer service experience
• Entry level customer service skill and technique
• Basic / entry level understanding of computers
• Entry level skill on use of company telephone features and how to use them
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED

Physical Demands / Working Environment:

• Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodation

HomeTeam is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer