[Remote] Customer Service Representative I- Day Shift

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASM Research is dedicated to improving people’s lives through innovative technology and customer experience solutions. The Customer Service Representative (CSR) will support the Department of Labor National Contact Center by handling daily interactions with the American public and addressing labor-related inquiries.


Responsibilities

  • Handle daily interactions with the American public
  • Utilize customer service skills and experience to support American consumers
  • Use a cloud-based telephony system and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool for research and informational purposes
  • Work independently as well as part of a larger team

Skills

  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
  • A minimum of two years call center customer service experience
  • Oral and written communication skills sufficient to facilitate clear and accurate information exchanges with customers
  • Ability to control the pace, flow of the inquiry, and manage call time effectively
  • Ability to handle inquiries and requests in a courteous and professional manner, including calls received in crises, and/or from abusive callers
  • Ability to listen to, empathize with customers, and acknowledge their concerns
  • Ability to follow protocol and to apply sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to gather and document information to determine a customer’s needs, apply problem solving skills, and resolve the inquiry/request effectively
  • Computer and keyboarding skills sufficient to record information from the inquirer in an accurate and efficient manner
  • Ability to use the web to search and retrieve information
  • Ability to respond to inquiries from the hearing, speech, and visually impaired, as well as other physically impaired callers using appropriate equipment
  • Ability to take direction within a team setting and complete team-related work promptly
  • Equivalent to a low-risk public trust background investigation
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Company Overview

  • ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services Company, is an information solutions integrator and a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and advanced analytical services for the Federal government. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.asmr.com/.

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