Customer Service Representative - Weekends Friday - Monday 9Am - 8Pm

Job Summary
The Customer Service Representative acts as a liaison between our clients and our network of vendors by managing all our clients’ repair and maintenance needs within our technology platform, One by SMS Assist. This role communicates predominantly on the phone and electronically with clients and vendors to ensure all maintenance services are completed in an effective and efficient manner.
Chicago Remote For The Following Weekend Shifts
Friday - Monday, 9AM - 8PM, OR Friday - Tuesday, 7AM - 4PM.
Responsibilities

• Enter information into our database and ensure consistency and accuracy
• Manage real-time inquires while keeping track of and responding to commitments
• Remain on the queue and address all requests and customer questions
• Escalate all disputes or un-satisfied service confirmations in a timely manner
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, relationship development, customer service, etc.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of internal and external data
• Shift flexibility may be required
• Receive and handle customer calls and email requests for services
• Foster a positive team environment
• Develop and maintain positive client relations required to ensure superior client satisfaction
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Maintain open communication with affiliates in a manner that adheres to all contracts and agreed upon Scope of Work throughout the duration of the relationship

Professional Skills
An individual fully established in this role frequently demonstrates the following skills:

• Teamwork – PROFICIENT
• Relationships – PROFICIENT
• Organizational Awareness – PROFICIENT
• Verbal Communication – PROFICIENT
• Prioritization – PROFICIENT
• Learning Agility – PROFICIENT
• Process Orientation – PROFICIENT
• Customer Services - PROFICIENT
• Written Communication – PROFICIENT
• Problem Solving – PROFICIENT

Role Specific Skills

• Computer Skills: proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to type 35 wpm at minimum required
• High school diploma required
• Customer Service call center experience preferred
• Professional phone etiquette and soft skills required
• 2-3 years of customer service experience preferred

Other Relevant Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree / internship preferred
• Intellectual agility and adaptability

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, and schedule may change at any time with or without notice.
SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.