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Northpoint consulting Inc

Customer Service Representative

Posted 5 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
40K-50K Hourly
Entry level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
40K-50K Hourly
Entry level
Handle customer inquiries via phone, email, chat, and social media; process orders, returns, and account changes; log interactions in the CRM; escalate complex issues; meet performance metrics; follow up to ensure resolution and provide feedback for process improvements.
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We are seeking a friendly, patient, and solution-oriented Remote Customer Service Representative to serve as the first point of contact for our customers. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who can handle inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive experience across phone, email, and/or chat channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email, live chat, and/or social media
  • Address customer questions, concerns, and complaints, providing accurate information and effective solutions
  • Process orders, returns, exchanges, refunds, or account changes as needed
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer interactions in the CRM system
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate department or supervisor
  • Follow up with customers to ensure their issue was resolved satisfactorily
  • Meet or exceed individual and team performance metrics (response time, resolution time, customer satisfaction scores)
  • Stay current on product/service knowledge, policies, and promotions
  • Identify recurring issues and provide feedback to management for process improvement
  • Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 1+ years of customer service experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Proficiency with CRM software, help desk platforms, or ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce, Freshdesk)
  • Comfortable using multiple communication channels (phone, email, chat)
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a remote setting
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional home workspace
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a call center or high-volume customer service environment
  • Bilingual candidates a plus
  • Prior remote work experience

Work Environment

  • Fully remote position
  • Shift-based scheduling (may include evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on business needs)
  • Reliable equipment/headset required 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate 
  • health insurance, PTO, performance bonuses, 

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