Remote Outbound Sales Representative

MCI; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Job summary

MCI is seeking Outbound Sales Representatives in Columbus, Mississippi to support various projects. In this role, you'll make outbound calls to customers, upsell services, and provide exceptional customer service.

We offer a robust training program, ensuring you thrive in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, reliability, and a passion for customer service. Health benefits and paid time off are included.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong team orientation and customer focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers.
• Handle inbound and outbound contacts professionally.
• Document and process customer orders accurately.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot issues

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Windows operating system

Job description

MCI is a leading tech-enabled business services company with a strong call center footprint and operations across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology, e-commerce, and financial services.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities, and contribute to the success of a globally expanding organization.

We are looking for Outbound Sales Representatives to support a variety of projects while representing some of the most recognizable brands in the world. In this role you will make outbound calls to prospective customers, upsell existing products and services, and provide excellent customer service. If you have a positive, persuasive personality and a drive to succeed, this is the career for you. Our industry-leading training program will help you thrive and grow.

To be considered for this position, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including screening questions and a brief pre‑employment test.

What Actually Happens in This Role?

This role requires interacting with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues, sell new products and services, and ensure a best‑in‑class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound contacts in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions and sell appropriate products and services.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues.
• Research systems to find missing information; coordinate with other departments to resolve issues as applicable.
• Utilize systems and technology to complete account management tasks.
• Accurately document and process customer orders in appropriate systems.
• Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information.
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managers for resolution as needed.
• Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up to date on program knowledge, systems, and process changes.
• Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements.

Good Fit for This Position?

We provide all new employees with world‑class training, so all positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. This position relies on building relationships and turning the knowledge gained in training into customer wins. Ideal candidates are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of Windows operating system.
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow up on customer issues.
• An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem‑solving, and negotiation.
• Customer‑service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious).
• Ability to multi‑task, stay focused, and self‑manage.
• Strong team orientation and customer focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where change and ambiguity prevail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers.

Preferred (Not Required)

• One (1) year of experience in customer service, technical support, inside sales, back‑office, chat, or administrative support in a contact center environment.
• State or Federal work experience.

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the Program and Location of the Position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

This role operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be largely sedentary and required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be required to operate a computer and other office equipment. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office, reach, lift, and move objects up to forty (40) pounds.

What You Can Expect from MCI

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in contests that include cash bonuses and prizes including electronics and vacations.
• Health Benefits: Full‑time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days, with access to MEC plans after 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with available retirement savings programs.
• Disability Insurance: Short‑term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Career Growth: Significant internal promotion opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team‑oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits That Fit Your Life

MCI tailors its offerings to the needs of employees across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you’re ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today.

EEO Statement

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal‑opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.