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Temporary Call Center Universal Agent (eComm)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Record Keeping
  • Technical Acumen
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Learning Agility
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 6+ months of customer service experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently, adhere to work schedule, and manage regular duties with minimal supervision
  • Call center, retail, and/or e-commerce experience is a plus

Requirements:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for Carter's customers via phone, email, and chat; identify and resolve inquiries with strong customer service and sales skills
  • Escalate issues to management or a call center lead as needed and resolve customer complaints to their satisfaction
  • Use technology tools to support daily tasks, participate in training, and educate customers on Carter’s and OshKosh products to maximize upsell and cross-sell opportunities
  • Maintain accurate, confidential customer data in Contact Center systems, including documentation of discussions, issues, and requests, while scheduling required follow-ups

Job description

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Call Center Universal Agent is the first point of contact for Carter's customers via Phone, Email,

and/or chat. In this role, the agent will assist in identifying and resolving customers' issues while demonstrating

strong customer service and sales skills to optimize each customer interaction.

This role reports to the Call Center Supervisor and is a fully remote position, with the potential to convert to a

permanent role based on performance and business needs. Must be able to work a schedule that includes a

weekend day and holiday schedule as defined by Management (including complying with blackout periods as

determined by Management).

50% - Customer Interaction & Communication:

  • Identify and handle all customer inquiries completely and accurately via Phone, Email, and/or Chat as determined by business needs
  • Demonstrate strong customer service and sales skills to optimize the experience for each customer contact
  • Alert management of issues or concerns that require escalation for complete resolution or which may indicate a larger, underlying problem
  • Resolve customer complaints and concerns to the satisfaction of the customer and escalate as needed to a call center lead agent

20% Technology, Training, Sales & Follow-Up:

  • Use technology tools as directed and within established guidelines to support daily tasks
  • Participate in individual and team training sessions to stay current with knowledge and best practices
  • Educate customers on Carter’s and OshKosh products to maximize upsell and cross-sell opportunities
  • Schedule and manage any required customer follow-ups following Contact Center guidelines

30% Documentation & Data Management:

  • Complete necessary documentation to manage customer complaints and solutions
  • Maintain accurate customer data including documentation of discussions, issues, customer requests, or other relevant information in Contact Center systems
  • Maintain confidentiality of the organization’s customer data

We’d Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

  • 6+ months of customer service experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently, adhere to work schedule, and manage regular duties with minimal supervision

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Call center, Retail, and/or E-commerce experience is a plus
  • Technical aptitude is a plus, but not required

Make a career at Carter’s:

  • Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.  All Call Center (CC) positions will undergo cross-training to support both Consumer Affairs and eComm calls. Agents are expected to assist in both areas as necessary, depending on business demands and call volume. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to maintaining smooth and efficient service for our customers.

Carter’s | OshKosh is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any type of accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Carter’s | OshKosh est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et encourage tous les candidats intéressés et qualifiés à postuler. Si vous avez besoin de certaines mesures d'adaptation, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous. .

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