Remote Customer Service Representative

Afni, Inc.; South Carolina; Remote; USD 19,975 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal time off

Health/vision/dental benefits

401k with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A reputable call center company is seeking individuals for a remote customer service position in South Carolina. This role involves handling inbound calls, providing assistance with wireless accounts, and upselling products. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, a sales-focused mindset, and prior customer service experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, available for paid training, and able to work 8-hour shifts any day of the week, including weekends. Position offers a competitive starting pay between $14.50 and $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in customer service or sales, with 6 months in a call center.
• Must pass a background screening and be legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class customer service to inbound callers.
• Utilize product knowledge to troubleshoot customer concerns.
• Process orders and update accounts effectively.

Skills

Exceptional communication and active listening skills

Sales-focused mindset

Customer service experience

Quick-thinking problem solving

Strong work ethic

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Career paths start between $14.50 and $16/hr with 40-hour work weeks.

Why Start Building Your Career at Afni?

We believe in you and invest in your success! From the very beginning, our coaches and trainers work with you to achieve the goals you set. We’ve been in business since 1936, so you can be sure the career you start today will still be here tomorrow.

What do we offer?

A training program and leadership team that believes in you. After training, we offer paid personal time off, paid sick time, health/vision/dental benefits, 401k with matching contributions, and a tuition reimbursement program.

What can you expect from your work at Afni?

This position is for wireless customer service, so you will be handling mainly inbound calls from people looking for assistance with their wireless accounts. This position may also require upselling. Also, expect stability, encouragement, a cooperative environment where you can learn, grow, and advance.

What do we expect from you as part of this team?

You will deliver world-class customer service to inbound callers as well as utilize product knowledge to troubleshoot and solve customer concerns with both empathy and efficiency. Those calls will require processing of orders, updating accounts, updating records, effective multitasking, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build rapport and handle difficult situations professionally; navigating multiple systems and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure; quick‑thinking problem solver; and self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and effective time management in a home office setting.
• Sales‑focused mindset: Proven ability to sell and upsell products/services while delivering excellent customer service.
• Customer service experience: Minimum 1 year in a customer service or sales role, with a minimum of 6 months in a call center virtual setting.
• Available for 12 weeks of paid training, with consistent 8‑hour shifts scheduled between Sunday and Saturday, 07:00 AM – 01:00 AM CST.
• Available to work 8‑hour shifts any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, between 07:00 AM – 01:00 AM CST.
• Must pass a background screening, be at least 18 years old, have a GED or High School Diploma, and be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Afni is currently hiring in the following states. You must live in one of these states:

• Alabama
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Texas

What You Need to Thrive in Our Remote Environment:

• Cable or Fiber Internet Service only (no dial‑up, DSL, satellite or cellular)
• 25 Mbps Download / 10 Mbps Upload
• Ping Rate – Less than 100 ms
• A private workspace with desk/chair where surrounding noise (children, pets, people, electronics, etc.) cannot be heard or present during working hours.
• Ability to be on webcam during working hours