Full-Time Bi-Lingual Customer Service Center Representative

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Sparta, Michigan is seeking a Bi-Lingual Customer Service Center Representative to provide excellent service to English and Spanish-speaking customers. Responsibilities include processing transactions, resolving customer issues, and providing product recommendations. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and ideally, have prior call center experience in banking or financial services. This is an on-site position that will not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of call center experience in banking or financial services preferred.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service to banking customers.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of bank products and services.
• Resolve issues to deepen customer relationships.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Customer service skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bi-Lingual Customer Service Center Representative

Non-Exempt – Grade Level 2

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corporate Values & Mission

"Provide superior service, quality advice and show our utmost respect to everyone we meet."

General Summary

Provide world class support and service to our banking customers. Treat each customer with respect and courtesy, responsively addressing their service concerns, and recommending ChoiceOne products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Take ownership of each customer service situation and work to resolve issues, deepening the customer relationship upon a “First Call Resolution” process.

Reports To: Customer Service Center Assistant Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to our English and Spanish speaking customers that promotes financial discipline by:
• Preparing for daily interactions with a professional mindset and an organized workstation.
• Maintaining knowledge of the bank’s products, services, and processes.
• Proactively greeting clients with a smile and warm tone.
• Understanding the client’s objectives by asking appropriate questions and listening to the client’s responses.
• Recommending the best solution or guiding the client to the appropriate staff to accomplish the client’s needs and strengthen their financial well‑being.
• Processing the transaction accurately and efficiently.
• Following up with the clients to ensure satisfaction and provide encouragement.
• Proactively displaying teamwork and respect for other team members.

• Answer incoming calls quickly and efficiently, escalating issues when appropriate
• Take ownership of call and respond with a “First Call Resolution” mindset
• Maintain, cross‑sell, and refer all ChoiceOne products
• Record all client contact, sales, or referrals via Synapsys
• Attends department meetings as scheduled.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Be familiar with and comply with the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act as they relate to the functions of this position. Complete all required reports related to those acts and reports any observed violations or potential violations of those acts to a supervisor or other appropriate bank officer.
• Be familiar with and comply with all federal and state banking regulations as applicable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an Individual in this position must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily and exhibit the values of the Company. In addition, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Experience and/or Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of Call Center experience in banking, financial services, or goal‑driven retail sales preferred
• Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish languages – both written and verbal skills required

Competencies

Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data accurately; able to read and interpret written information.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Reliability – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; able to provide flexibility and adapt to changing schedules; follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to work in an office environment which may include many hours of computer and telephone usage.
• This position is not remote‑eligible.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.