Customer Service Representative, Richardson

Customer Service Representative
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We are seeking an energetic and service driven Customer Service Representative to join our dynamic team.
The CSR receives inbound phone calls and is responsible for providing our policyholders and agents with excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, or escalating calls to management.
This role involves actively listening, understanding needs, and delivering accurate information in a timely manner.
What does a CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE do?
Receive inbound phone calls primarily from customers in the Independent Agent, State Farm, or GAIA channels.
Assist agents in the Independent Agent channel.
Efficiently and effectively handle policy inquiries, billing inquiries, payments, policy changes, policy reinstatements, and customer concerns and complaints.
Navigate conversations without a strict script, using guidelines, product and system knowledge, and interpersonal skills.
Utilize proper call answering, call-holding, and note documentation practices.
Employ active listening, decision support tools, problem-solving, empathy, and clear communication to handle calls effectively.
Strive for first-call resolution by providing accurate answers and instructions and performing necessary policy tasks correctly.
Use provided resources and knowledge base per departmental guidelines, request assistance when necessary, and escalate calls when appropriate.
What is required?
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Training:
6 Weeks of training: Work hours are 8-5pm.
Weeks 13: In-office.
Weeks 46: Hybrid schedule.
Work From Home: 2 days per week
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
After training, the first 90-day schedule may vary based on business needs between 7:30 am- 6:30pm.
Weekend rotation is 2 Saturdays a month.
The shift work hours are 9:00am-1pm WFH.
Please note: Saturday hours may change in the future based on business needs.
A weekday off will be provided prior to the Saturday shift.
Equipment and Work-From-Home Requirements:
This is a hybrid role.
While GAINSCO provides a company-issued laptop and power cord, employees who handle calls are expected to have the following additional equipment for effective remote work: Two monitors Keyboard Mouse These items are not company-provided and are generally purchased by the employee.
However, GAINSCO offers equipment reimbursement after 90 days of employment.
If the required equipment is not available by Week 4 of training, the employee will be expected to work in the office full-time until the equipment requirements are met.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Representative in a Call Center.
Alternatively, 2+ years of insurance agency experience in Sales or Service role.
Other skills and abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle calls efficiently and effectively.
Proficiency in using decision support tools and knowledge bases.
Empathy and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What else do you need to know?
Hybrid role
Excellent benefits package medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance.
Parental Leave Policy.
401K + Company Match.
PTO + Paid Company determined Holidays.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**
All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.
GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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