Entry-Level Technical Support Agent Job Sydney area,Nova Scotia Canada,IT/Tech

Position: Entry-Level Technical Support Agent (Full-Time)
POSITION OVERVIEW

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENT (FULL-TIME)

As a technical support representative, you will handle blended inbound phone interactions with residential and business customers. You will troubleshoot account issues, provide general customer service, and up-sell customers on products and services when appropriate.

This is an entry-level position that offers on-the-job paid training. While prior contact center experience isn’t required, experience in customer service, tech support, inside sales, or back-office support is a plus. Candidates should be highly reliable, have excellent communication skills and be willing to constantly learn on the job.

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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT DOES SOMEONE IN THIS ROLE ACTUALLY DO?

This position supports customer service, technical support, and customer sales interactions. It requires you to interact with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues, sell new products and services, and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.

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

Essential Duties

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

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 and managerial for resolution as needed

Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up-to-date on changes to program knowledge, systems, and processes

Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT?

We provide all new employees with world-class training, so all 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.

Qualifications

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 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

Preferred (Not Required)

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

COMPENSATION DETAILS

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

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