Customer Service Specialist, Sr

Position TitleSr. Customer Service SpecialistReports ToGeneral Manager or Office ManagerStatusFull-time, Regular positionCategorySalesLocationRoanoke Service Experts Heating and Air, 1250 Intervale Dr Salem, VA 24153Job SummaryThe Customer Service Specialist handles customer service requests, appointment booking, customer questions, complaints, and billing inquiries with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism to resolve customer issues with one-call resolution. The Customer Service Specialist will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day operation of the Center.Key ResponsibilitiesAnswers incoming phone calls from customers and assists or routes call to appropriate personMaintains good customer relations and ensures that all calls meet Service Experts' standardsHandles and resolves a variety of customer concerns, complaints, and questions by phone, email, Chat (questions may include billing inquiries, technician ETA, scheduling issues, and general company product and service questions)Resolves problems by clarifying issues, researching, exploring answers/alternative solutions, implementing solutions, and escalating unresolved issuesMaintains customer records by updating account informationAccurately dispositions calls in call monitoring softwareAdheres to CPI compliance regulations when taking payments over the phoneUpdates capacity planner whenever calls or booked, rescheduled or cancelledWorks with Sales and Service Coordinator to improve accuracy in scheduling and speed of responseCommunicates with customers on the status of service callsAssists with dispatching as neededContinually maintains working knowledge of all company products, services, and promotionsWorking with dispatch to improve accuracy in scheduling and speed of responseReliable attendance and on-time job performancePerforms similar/other duties as needed or assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience working in customer service or other customer-facing environmentExperience or training the use of computers and related systems in an administrative office environmentMust be able to multi-task and work effectively in fast-paced and constantly changing work environment. Must be comfortable switching rapidly between tasks with no loss in efficiency and effectiveness.Excellent customer-service, communication, and interpersonal skillsEffective communication skills to communicate with customer and to resolve customer issues, complaints, or concernsAbility to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers in a pleasant, business-like, and customer-focused manner. Ability to communicate with a diverse customer population.Ability to work effectively in both a team and an independent environmentAbility to make decisions based on established guidelines and proceduresAbility to accept empowerment and to be prepared to make decisions regarding customer satisfaction with confidenceEffective organizational and time-management skills. Must be able to prioritize work based on service demandsAn understanding and knowledge of the HVAC/Refrigeration Industry is an assetBenefitsWhat Do We Offer You as a Service Experts Employee? Service Experts offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families in managing their health and wellness needs, including:Competitive Pay with incentive opportunitiesPaid Time Off and Company Holiday PayMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributionsLife Insurance and disability insurance optionsSupplemental benefit programsWorld Class Training opportunities through our Experts UniversityCareer Development opportunitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr