Customer Service - Temporary

Five Star Solutions; Alabama; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

BYOD accepted

Paid training

Job summary

Five Star Solutions is seeking agents to handle inbound calls from customers regarding goods and services. This BYOD, work-at-home role serves Alabama and other states, requiring strong phone skills and reliable internet. Training is provided, with shifts in CST, Monday to Friday and some weekends.

Applicants must be 18+ and pass background checks. Paid training spans 2–5 days, with 20–40 hours weekly and full-time or part-time temporary options. Equipment and workspace must be provided by you.

Qualifications

• Strong phone and verbal communication skills with active listening.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Background check required by state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large volume of inbound calls promptly.
• Follow scripts to address inquiries on debit card incentives, orders, and balances.
• Identify customer needs and provide solutions or alternatives.
• Access resources to accurately handle calls and upsell when appropriate.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during all interactions.
• Cross-train as needed for different topics.

Skills

Phone communication

Active listening

Independent work

18+ years old

Job description

We are looking for people who enjoy helping others to successfully answer telephone calls from customers inquiring about goods and services from clients of Five Star Solutions, while providing high-quality service with a helpful, professional attitude.

This particular project is assisting clients with inquiries on debit card incentives, orders, and balances.

This is a Bring Your Own Device position to work-at-home for individuals living in the states of : Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Qualifications

• Previous 3-6 months customer service or customer support experience preferred
• Previous 3-6 months call center or office background experience a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Quick learner and able to work independently
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• Must be 18 years of age
• A background check applicable with state and federal laws will be required

Responsibilities

• Manage large amounts of inbound calls in a timely manner
• Follow communication "scripts" when handling different topics
• Identify customers' needs, clarify information, research and provide solutions and/or alternatives
• Access company and client resources provided to accurately handle the call
• Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise
• Skillfully change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Be available at your desk, maintaining punctuality and attendance at all scheduled times
• Remain positive and professional in all customer interactions
• Flexibility to cross train as requested

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

• This position requires you to provide your own equipment and workspace.
• Must have verified internet service(secure, reliable and dedicated high speed is required to support business needs) and an established dedicated work area (desk, chair, electrical outlet, direct LAN connection.)

Hardware/Software Requirements

• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Series or greater
• Memory: 8GB on Windows 10 or 11 64 bits
• Screen Resolution: 1280x768 or higher, dual monitors required
• USB DSP headset
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• No Chromebooks, netbooks, or any type of tablet (Must be a laptop or a desktop)
• Up-to-date antivirus software must be installed on the platform and a recent scan completed. (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system) Windows Defender will work, no additional software needed
• Firewall must be enabled (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system)
• Must be hardwired to your modem or router/ No Wi-Fi or extenders
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$15 - $15 an hour

Shift differential (extra $1/hr nights & wkds)

Work hours - Shifts between 7:00am-9:00 pm (CST) ; Work Days - Mon-Fri and every other weekend

Paid Training - typically 2-5 days in length from 8:00am-5:00pm (CST)

Status - Full Time or Part Time Temporary; 20-40 hours per week

Must be available to work on the first and last business day of each month

Five Star Solutions values diversity and is committed to cultivating a professional, diverse workforce by hiring the best people available and providing the best service possible to our customers. Five Star is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer and participates in the E-verify program.