Call Center Agent

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

As a day shift Call Center Agent
, you will be either dedicated to a specific project or handle blended inbound and outbound phone, chat, and e-mail interactions on behalf of multiple clients. There are a wide variety of project openings for some of the most recognizable brands in the world!

In this role, you will provide customer service and educate and upsell customers on products and services. Candidates should be highly reliable, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to learn on the job every day.

Schedules vary by site and project. This is an on-site, entry-level position with competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

What does someone in this role actually do? In this role, you handle inbound and outbound calls, helping to support customer service, technical support, and customer sales interactions. It requires you to interact with hundreds of customers nationwide each week to resolve support issues, sell new products and services, and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.

In addition to providing exceptional service, you must be a confident, fully engaged team player dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day.

• Handle inbound and outbound contacts in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Ensure first-call resolution through problem-solving and effective call handling.
• Research systems to find missing information as applicable; coordinate with other departments to resolve issues when needed.
• Accurately document and process customer claims in appropriate systems.
• Lead fact-finding discussions to determine the best options for the customer.
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions while following all required scripts, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information.
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff for resolution as needed.
• Attend meetings and training to stay up-to-date on program knowledge, systems, and process changes.
• Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements.

We provide all new employees with world-class training, so positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. This position relies on building relationships and turning the knowledge you gain in training into customer wins. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of the Windows operating system.
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow up on customer issues.
• An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, and negotiation.
• Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious).
• Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage.
• Strong team orientation and customer focus.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers.

• One (1) year of experience in customer service, technical support, inside sales, back-office, chat, or administrative support in a contact center environment.
• State or Federal work experience.

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a…