Retail Customer Experience Specialist

Pencor Services; Hawley (Wayne County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Blue Ridge Communications is seeking a Customer Experience Specialist to engage with customers by phone and at the counter. The role emphasizes delivering a pleasant, helpful experience, guiding customers through product features, and resolving inquiries with empathy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to learn a variety of systems, and a customer‑first mindset in a fast-paced contact center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• Established residency in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in customer service or sales is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide billing, retention and sales support for Blue Ridge customers.
• Troubleshoot account issues and resolve inquiries in a single interaction where possible.
• Educate customers about products and services and promote self-service options.
• Explain account details and assist with billing questions or service changes.
• Maintain friendly, professional communication and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Handle payments and cash procedures accurately when applicable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Company:Blue Ridge Communications

Shift:Tuesday-Saturday, 8AM-5PM

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

IMPORTANT / MUST REVIEW!!

TRAINING DETAILS:

• Next Training Class is expected to start on January 11, 2027
• Training hours may differ from the regular assigned/accepted shift
• Specific training schedules will be discussed during the job interview, if one is conducted
• Training is 11 weeks in total:
  • The first 6 weeks are conducted at home with live trainers and classmates in your dedicated workspace
  • The following 4 weeks will be conducted in-person at our training facility in Lehighton to cover live calls and hands-on troubleshooting
  • The last week will include counter training at your local Retail office.
• Agents must have a High-Speed Data Connection with a Minimum of 400 Mbps download and a quiet, dedicated office space in which to work during training
• Work-from-home equipment is provided by Blue Ridge and must be connected directly to the back of your router at home

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have established residency in Pennsylvania
• All Retail Agents must travel and work out of their local office during their shift after training
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs

Our passion at Blue Ridge is to keep our community connected through reliable High-Speed Internet (with HomeFi), Blue Ridge Mobile, Home Phone, and Video (Stream & Live TV) Technology. Servicing Northeastern Pennsylvania, we work hard every day to connect our customers to the people, places, and things that matter the most in their lives.

We are currently seeking a Customer Experience Specialist, to help us build and maintain trusted relationships with our valued customers. With each interaction, you get the opportunity to work as a brand ambassador and assist our customers over the phone, and at our counter. Your primary responsibility is to deliver a pleasant experience consistently to our customers by demonstrating a caring and practical approach with each interaction. The products and services we offer enable customers to stay connected to the people and things that matter most to them. Helping customers to understand how our services work and how they can get the most out of the technology is important. When they have questions about their bill, installation, or service we answer those promptly, professionally, and politely. Each customer interaction is important. We exist because of our customers and it is important that we connect with each one so they know we value the relationship we have with them and appreciate that they chose Blue Ridge.

Our ideal candidate must maintain a positive demeanor and know how to tactfully respond to situations. The position requires the skill and personality to respectfully care for our valued customers while keeping our company’s policies and guidelines in perspective. It is essential to have good listening and communication skills while staying approachable to ensure a comfortable experience for our customers. The right candidate will have a humble yet goal-oriented nature ready to learn a variety of skills, and platforms, to be successful in a busy contact center environment. Strong people skills are necessary, as well as a strong desire to improve and create new solutions. We are looking for this candidate to have a passion for customer service and working for Blue Ridge.

Our Contact Center Teams are diverse and uphold a personality of fun, caring, approachable, yet practical to deliver results. Our brand promise is, “To Deliver a Trusted and Valued Connection – Always!” Our culture is rich with learning and growth opportunities. We provide weekly coaching with your dedicated leader and continuous training opportunities to ensure you feel supported in reaching your career goals. We are seeking dependability from our team members, with the ability to work overtime if needed. Blue Ridge offers an impressive health insurance package to full-time employees, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee referral program.

Core Responsibilities:

• Providing support to Blue Ridge customers for billing, retention and sales calls
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems and other general account inquiries in a single customer interaction to maximize the customer experience; Communicate information and directions to the customer in an organized and concise manner
• Right fitting our products to customers as solutions through upgrades, self-installs, and/or swapping out equipment
  Ensuring proper cash handling procedures are implemented through tracking and processing payments, providing receipts with each transaction, and completing cash and check deposits
• Educating customers about the features and benefits of our products and services and consistently promote self-service options to improve the customer experience
• Explaining account information to customers with a focus on first interaction resolution
• Resolving customer complaints/concerns through active listening, empathy, professionalism, and problem-solving

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record
• Previous Customer Service and/or Sales Experience a plus
• Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Programs and Outlook
• Excellent Communications Skills – Oral and Written