WMRS Customer Service Representative
Waste Management Reduction Services, located in Danbury, CT.
WMRS is responsible for managing our customers waste and recycling needs throughout North America. WMRS serves as the one-stop shop for the largest corporations in the US. Through industry leading reporting, centralized billing, service, and pricing, WMRS provides an exceptional value proposition to our customers.
Job Summary
As a Customer Service Representative (CSR), your responsibilities include addressing inbound Customer Service calls covering a diverse range of inquiries. These may range from scheduling service requests, to initiating service changes and resolving incomplete or problematic services issues. The CSR is additionally responsible for billing, invoicing & data entry to support operations. The WMRS CSR is operating in a fast-pace and high-volume environment, you can anticipate handling 20-40 calls and related follow-up tasks daily. Proficiency in utilizing multiple applications, resources and tools is essential for researching and resolving customer inquiries.
In addition to managing routine calls, the WMRS CSR will also handle numerous escalated situations. Success in this aspect requires the consistent delivery of exceptional level of Customer Service, effective problem solving, the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms, and demonstrate appropriate de-escalation techniques is critical to their success.
Monday - Friday 9AM – 5PM
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Fields Customer Service inquiries and handles Customer Service transactions independently and proficiently:
- Demonstrates appropriate active listening skills/confirms understanding of customer needs, issues, and requests
- Uses authorized systems to gather information, provide information, and/or update customer records.
- Provides standard information and education regarding service options, charges, billing, and contracts.
- Demonstrates ownership of the customer issue by providing one call resolution:
- Makes every reasonable attempt to resolve the customer’s issue and exhausts all other solutions before escalating the customer’s query.
- Serves as an advocate for customers with repeat issues by engaging the right department and people within WMRS.
- Communicates concise and accurate information.
- Supports other service lines when required.
- Attempts to retain customers who call to cancel services by probing for cancellation reasons
- Meets or exceeds service and operational standards established for the call center, including attendance, adherence, quality, productivity, safety, and timeliness goals .
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
- Experience: One (1) year of previous Customer Service experience (in addition to education requirement).
- Strong verbal, written and analytical skills
- Proficient in computer skills, particularly in MS Office
- Strong typing Skills
- Displays professional phone etiquette
- Capable of multitasking effectively Ability to multitask.
- Maintains composure and performs well under pressure, treating others with respect
- Identifies and resolves problems promptly per expected due dates and timelines
- Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently
- Focuses on conflict resolution and actively listens to others without interruption.
- Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Works both independently and collaboratively as a part of a to surpass call center standards.
- Strikes a balance between team and individual responsibilities, contributing to a positive team spirit
- Adapts easily and handles frequent changes in the work environment
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations confidently, responding promptly to service requests to meet customer commitments
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to meet productivity standards in a timely manner
The expected compensation rate for this position is $23.00 The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Experience level:
- 1 year
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
Work Location: In person