Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.
Sales Customer Service Representative - Fargo, ND or Winston Salem, NC.
Cognizant is looking to add Sales and Customer Service Representatives to support the daily operations of a team in one of our retail accounts. The person in this role can t urn calls into a positive experience by using our best call guidelines, demonstrating a robust critical thinking and analytical skills to find the best options for our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Offers Sales and Sales Support interactions from Customers and Sales Associates (phone and email) such as general inquiries, feedback, or incidents
• Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.
• Answers basic inquiries and resolves basic problems.
• Document issues and identifies appropriate actions to resolve inquires including those related to, but not limited to, order entry, order modification, customer billing and payments, pricing, reporting, and Customer facing applications.
• Actively re-directs incoming callers to self-service options
• Performs proactive outbound follow-up communications, as necessary
Basic Qualifications
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have basic computer knowledge, including typing
• Comfortable talking on the phone to customers
• Previous sales or Customer Service experience
• Ability to resolve routine problems and questions independently.
• Ability to pay close attention to details and use time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, proper grammar, and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous call center experience
• Bi-lingual positions in either Spanish or French are available.
Technical Requirements
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Must be able to pass an assessment that tests computer skills, cognitive skills, and typing speed.
Working with Cognizant offers a very nice benefit program. Aside from an excellent compensation package, we offer excellent benefits such as insurance (available from day 1 of employment), great work-life balance, 401k with matching component, employee stock purchase program, and many other benefits!
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.