Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required., 2-4 years of telephone or call center experience preferred., Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential., Basic knowledge of the financial industry is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Answer incoming calls to assist members with questions and concerns.

Support member success by resolving moderately complex inquiries regarding financial products.

Educate members on Credit Union products and services while cross-selling when appropriate.

De-escalate situations with dissatisfied members and guide them through troubleshooting processes.

Job description

We are hiring Phone Specialists for our upcoming training class starting on April 21st! These are 100% remote roles, open to WI residents only.

Shifts Available:

*Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and every 4th Saturday 9am-1pm

*Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and every 4th Saturday 9am-1pm

*Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm and every 4th Saturday 9am-1pm

*Monday- Friday 10:30am-7:00pm and every 4th Saturday 9am-1pm

*Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00am-5:30pm and every 4th Saturday 9am-1pm

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Phone Specialist is a highly self-motivated individual that is passionate about providing premier member service through member requests and inquiries. The role offers the opportunity to utilize multiple skill sets as we assist, problem solve, educate, and resolve the member’s needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Answering incoming calls to assist members with questions and concerns.
Support member success and seek ways to improve moderately complex inquiries or issues from members regarding financial products and services through a variety of channels such as phone, text, chat, video chat and other lines of communication.
Perform routine tasks such as answering inquiries, resolving problems, and providing a best-in-class member experience while adhering to work guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Properly diagnose and perform research to resolve moderately complex member issues including communicating with other departments for issue resolution.
Proactively educate members on the features and benefit of the Credit Union’s products and services and actively cross sell and make qualified referrals for additional appropriate loan, deposit and fee income products and services.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude during stressful situations.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in members and ask questions to resolve the members concern while understanding how Wings can help meet their needs.
De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied members, offering patient assistance and support.
Guide members through troubleshooting or navigating the company website.
Strive to meet or exceed call center metrics while providing excellent member service.
Ability to research and problem solve on the go.
Refer members to appropriate departments when necessary, for loan applications, new member applications and new services.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High School or equivalent education required.
2-4 years previous telephone or call center experience preferred.
Previous experience working in a remote role strongly preferred. If no prior remote work experience, then must have call center experience.
Experience or background in financial institution preferred.
Basic knowledge of the financial industry.
Well-developed Customer Service skills.
Strong telephone and interpersonal skills.
Good problem solving and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify and resolve/escalate problems with minimal guidance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple processes effectively with strong attention to detail.
Good time management skills to maximize the number of members that can be assisted while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Ability to represent the Credit Union and display a professional appearance both in person as well as on the phone.

Pay Range: $22.50-$23.50/hr plus 5% annual target bonus. The estimated hiring range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

BENEFITS: