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Customer Service Representative


Reference Number: GDSCCS47

Customer Service Representative
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Columbia, SC
duration  6.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Construction
Job Description

Training will be in the office for the first 3 weeks then will continue with video training. The candidate may need to be there once a month and can be in the office if need be. Remote work after training, with monthly in-office visits

Description:

Seeking candidate to work full time in our Customer Care Department. 

Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary communicator with assigned clients
Manage back-and-forth communication via email and occasional phone calls
Complete client reporting – Excel proficiency is essential
MUST be proficient in Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Suite and be self-motivated

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY
Act as the primary point of contact for our consulting clients that receive our Energy Management program. Research and resolve inquiries using applicable services in a professional manner while maintaining a minimum resolution time. Overall, this role requires simple, routine work within the Customer Care Department.

TASKS:
Prepare reports, correspondence and/or statistics
Continually maintain account records and filing systems, using data entry to multiple platforms
Maintain pertinent and current client information and reference tools to ensure the database is accurate at all times
Coordinate solutions with other internal departments to meet customer needs
Handle requests and provide customer service, guidance, and non-complex support for new products or programs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Select appropriate processes from clearly documented rules, past practices or new instructions
Seek advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from Department manager
Refer complex, unusual problems to others

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Suite
Must be self-motivated
Entry-level skillset
Successful completion of UBK training
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service aptitude; professional and courteous rapport
Excellent time management skills; timely response to all inquiries; punctual and reliable
Microsoft Office Suite

OPTIONAL SKILLS PREFERRED:
Type at a minimum of 45 WPM
Minimum score of 80% on MS Excel assessment
Ability to remain calm, polite and sincere on the phone with customers and vendors in all situations, including any that may require escalation.

EXPERIENCE:
Typically, up to 2 years of successful experience in a similar customer service or administrative type role, generally comparable with the tasks and responsibilities as presented above.

EDUCATION:
HS diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred:
1 – 2 years of vocation/technical training or an Associates degree in a related field
Specialized skill training or certification pertinent to the position
The plant processes thousands of commercial invoicing on a monthly basis.
The person is the POC for requests that come in from the client.
Act on AD HOC changes that may occur
Answer email, phone calls, troubleshooting between vendors and clients.
Work to integrate to set up, integrate and work on new accounts.
Large learning curve as this role can be quite complex -- can take up to 4-5 months to fully understand the day to day duties.

Looking for someone who doesn’t need a checklist every day.
Someone who is a self-motivated candidate; aggressive personality to get work done.
Experience in excel is required.

Notes:
Hybrid
Onsite training for 2–4 weeks
Remote work after training, with monthly in-Office visits
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This position can include the potential to advance to a tenured position (temp-hire) based on available openings, employee performance and manager observations.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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