Customer Service Representative Trainee

HomeServices of America; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HomeServices of America in New Brighton, MN offers a six-month CSR Trainee program to train you in day-to-day client service and support for new and existing clients. After completion and licensure, you may transition into a customer service role.

You will learn to handle client calls, advise on insurance coverage, process policy changes, assist with claims and billing, and build strong relationships with carriers. This role starts with a six-month training period and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven automation, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to support sales programs and long-term objectives to enhance profitability, cost control and organizational effectiveness.
• Learn how to handle calls from clients, underwriters and third parties.
• Learn how to advise clients regarding insurance coverage and risk management issues.
• Learn how to process policy changes and cancellations.
• Learn how to assist with claims and billing inquiries.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with insurance companies and underwriters.
• Learn to provide quotes on current lines of business and cross-selling.
• Identify and report any potential or actual errors or complaints to management.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MN-New Bright-14th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112, USA

Description

Purpose of Job

During a six-month training program, the CSR Trainee will learn how to provide day-to-day service and support to new and existing clients such that objectives for profitability and growth are met. Once the program is completed, and appropriate licensure has been obtained, CSR Trainee may transition into one of our customer service roles.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

Taking direction from the Trainer, learn how to support sales programs and long-term objectives to enhance business strategy and achieve goals relative to profitability, cost control and organizational effectiveness. (75-80%)

• Learn how to handle calls from clients, underwriters and third parties.
• Learn how to advise clients regarding insurance coverage and risk management issues.
• Learn how to process policy changes and cancellations.
• Learn how to assist with claims and billing inquiries.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with insurance companies and underwriters.

Learn how to work with existing clients to providing quotes on current lines of business, or line replacements, and cross-selling. (10-15%)

Learn how to identify and then report immediately any circumstances that may lead to potential or actual HomeServices errors and omissions claim and/or any DOI (Dept. of Ins.) or related complaints to the department manager. (0-5%)

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers, and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

Experience:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven automation, time management, and organizational skills.

Licensure:

• Obtain Property and Casualty License within 30 days of completing state pre-licensing course.

Wage: $20.00 - $24.00 hourly; actual wage is based upon education and experience.

Benefits: Full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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