Customer Service Specialist Jobs

Summary:

The main function of a call center/customer service specialist is to interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. A typical customer service specialist is responsible for determining the client’s issue, offer possible solutions or providing follow-up as needed. Customer service agents may be inbound, outbound or a combination of both.

Job Responsibilities:

• Resolve customers’ service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills.

• Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results and any planned adjustments.

• Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.

• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• 2-4 years customer service related experience required.