Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to communicate correctly and clearly with all customers.
Excellent documentation skills.
Good comprehension skills – ability to clearly understand and state the issues customers present.
Ability to concentrate – follow customers' issues without distraction to resolution.
Good composition skills – ability to compose a grammatically correct, concise, and accurate written response.
Work successfully in a team environment as well as independently.
Computer Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use a desktop computer system.
Familiarity with Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer
Excellent typing skills.
Demonstrates understanding of the Internet and website
Demonstrates an ability to successfully navigate websites.
Demonstrates a proficient knowledge of email applications.
Demonstrates an ability to learn in various media.
Ability to successfully adapt to changes in the work environment.
Customer Focus:
Excellent customer service skills, including maintaining focus on the customer issue in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to empathize with and prioritize customer needs.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills with a diverse customer base.
Demonstrates conflict resolution, negotiation, and de-escalation skills.
Demonstrates ownership to resolve challenging customer issues, escalating when necessary.
Ability to determine customer needs and provide appropriate solutions.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, including the daily schedule as assigned.
Flexible with the working schedule; may be expected to work weekends, holidays, and events.
Ability to work overtime as required by business with most often occurring but not limited to in the weeks surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
Problem Solving Skills:
Effective problem-solving skills including decision making, time management, and immediate prioritization of tasks as assigned.
Ability to approach problems logically and rationally.
Action-oriented and self-disciplined.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to quickly and effectively prioritize work time in various departments to meet the business needs
Ability to maintain composure in highly escalated situations.
Qualified candidates will be comfortable in a multi-tasking, high-energy environment. They will be creative and analytical problem solvers with a passion for excellent customer service.