Specialist Customer Experience

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is seeking a Customer Experience Specialist to support customers via phone, email, and chat. You will anticipate needs, aim for first-contact resolution, and update customer records while offering service enhancements.

The role requires a positive, helpful attitude, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. 40 hours weekly with occasional Saturday shifts; benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of call center experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate customer needs and provide seamless experiences.
• Strive for first-contact resolution with each interaction.
• Take ownership of complex or heightened customer concerns.
• Update customer information in the system during/after correspondence.
• Answer calls and explain services/products while offering additional options.
• Develop product knowledge and assist with process improvements.
• Follow company policies and participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Call center

Verbal & written comms

Patience & courtesy

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
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Job Description

As a Customer Experience Specialist,you are part of a team supporting and serving our customers and clients through inbound and outbound calls. You will be expected to demonstrate a resourceful and quick thinking mindset that will assist with callers and answer questions in a concise manner as well as providing an exceptional and committed customer experience to our users through phone, email, and chat support

Reports To

Customer Experience Manager

• Anticipate customer needs and go above and beyond to ensure an efficient, seamless customer experience
• Strive for first-contact resolution with each interaction
• Take ownership and tackle potentially complex and heightened user concerns with a positive and supportive attitude while making decisions and judgments to appropriately resolve those situations
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure consistent and seamless services while also exercising time management and task prioritization
• Work with team leaders to identify opportunities to improve processes, products, and services
• Update customer information in the system during and after each correspondence
• Answer incoming calls from prospective customers to explain services and products offered while providing additional service offerings
• Become proficient with client programs and develop product knowledge
• Record and verify names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospective customers
• Handle incoming calls (orders, inquiries, complaints, etc.) and direct calls for further problem resolution if necessary
• Participate in learning opportunities for process improvements, time management, and technology skills
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Special Projects and other duties as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous 2-3 years of call center experience
• Naturally positive, helpful, and courteous attitude
• Willingness to assist with client’s needs
• Demonstrable patience and attentiveness in all communication and interactions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and very active group environment
• Able and willing to work cooperatively with team members to build a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork
• Self-motivated to provide top notch customer service
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively in order to proactively and independently solve problems
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude and outlook with customers and coworkers
• Adhere to attendance and scheduling policies
• Excellent Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook Software Skills
• Hours: 40 hours per week plus one to two Saturdays per month

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay Range

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Location

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Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [e-mail].

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