Client Support Specialist

The Client Service Representative will have primary responsibilities consisting of a broad range of customer support and sales activities. These duties include consulting with new and existing customers on appropriate products to maximize revenue and increase customer satisfaction, aiding our advertising customers (private sellers and basic listing car dealers) with the effective use of Automotive products to better merchandise their vehicles. Provide support to potential consumer and site browser requests for assistance via phone, email and chat with thorough answers and the utmost courtesy. The successful CSR will be able to stay up to date on processes and product changes, effectively troubleshoot technical issues, meet standard performance metrics including revenue goals, and deliver world-class customer service. 

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Responsibilities

Performance Objectives Daily Communications:

·      Receive and respond to inbound customer telephone, chats and email inquiries regarding advertising products and/or services.  

·      Other interaction via telephone, fax, email, and face-to-face may occur with customers, other Customer Service Department teams and internal teams as applicable.   

Revenue Generation:

·      Educate customers about features and benefits of products in order to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction 

·      Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions 

·      Proactively recommend items needed by customers to increase customer satisfaction and improve transaction profitability 

Written Communication:

·      Ability to comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding  

·      Ability to write emails, chat messages and letters to internal and external customers 

Verbal Communication:

·      Ability to conduct business over the telephone in a professional manner and in a team environment   

Troubleshooting:

·      Follow issues from identification to resolution, working with various internal departments and external affiliated websites and companies to bring resolution to customer concerns as they arise  

·      Ability to effectively present information to customers, co-workers, supervisors on a one-on-one basis   

·      This includes assisting others with troubleshooting and issue resolution as necessary    

Reporting:

·      Utilize computerized systems to notate customer interactions, concerns, trends, track calls, and other reporting as necessary  

·      Includes producing, formatting and appropriate delivery of reports as necessary not limited to the use of Outlook, Excel, Word and other programs and applications as required   

Ad Hoc Responsibilities:

·      The Client Service Representative II will show the flexibility necessary to adjust to changing/additional duties and responsibilities as the department and company changes   

Additional responsibilities may be delegated to the Client Service Representative II in order to assist the department and company with meeting their goals and mission. 

Minimum Qualifications

·      Minimum of 2 years of customer service-related experience or training.  Must be able to meet minimum revenue goals 

·      Requires attention to detail and the ability to adapt to change   

·      Knowledge of various computer applications including experience with business support applications such as MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required  

·      Ability to type 40+ WPM.    

·      Excellent oral and written communication skills   

·      Experience working in a team environment and assisting others as applicable   

·      Hours are extended and varied; must have an ability to accommodate a flexible schedule and work overtime as needed 

·      Must be flexible to work any shift during business hours, currently Monday – Saturday, 8AM - 8PM Eastern Standard Time (hours subject to change to meet business needs) 

·      College degree preferred; minimum high school diploma or 10+ diploma is eligible.