Customer Service Representative - Yazoo City

YoungWilliams; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A statewide customer service organization in Yazoo City, Mississippi is seeking a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to provide outstanding service. This role involves answering calls, providing accurate information, and handling customer inquiries effectively. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, proficiency in computer systems, and experience in customer service. A high school diploma is required, with preference given to those with contact center experience. The position focuses on delivering quality service promptly and politely.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 2 years of contact center experience.
• Required typing proficiency of at least 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming calls from customers and staff.
• Provides friendly and helpful information to callers.
• Documents customer contact in the automated system.
• Ensures confidentiality of the information.

Skills

Excellent diction

Computer proficiency

Customer service skills

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Position

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) represents the Mississippi Statewide CSC and provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers by professionally answering all calls and ensuring that customers receive accurate information politely and promptly. The CSR answers calls, obtains and gives information regarding State programs, and provides quality customer service to all callers. This position requires excellent diction, grammar, voice quality and articulation, proficiency with computer and customer service skills, and experience.

Essential Job Requirements

• Responds to incoming calls from customers, staff, and other individuals.
• Provides friendly and helpful information to callers and other stakeholders.
• Navigates quickly through multiple computer screens to provide correct information to customers within an acceptable service timeframe.
• Is accountable for accurate and timely documentation of customer contact in the automated system.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all information contained in the State’s computer systems.
• Practices active listening skills to determine the nature of customer inquiries.
• Provides current information to the public.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Experience

• Two years contact center experience is preferred.
• Computer experience and typing proficiency required.
• Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute.