Customer Service Representative

Customer Service RepresentativeThe Coastal Star is a monthly newspaper covering the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.Job DescriptionSummaryThe customer service representative works in a call center environment. The customer service representative is responsible for providing professional, effective, and efficient customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) requirements. The call center performs primary customer contact, is responsible to take high volume of customer calls, process customer requests to turn on and off water and make payment plans.Primary Duties / ResponsibilitiesEnsure customer calls/contacts, billing, field orders, and other customer service functions, are handled effectively, timely, and efficiently in a knowledgeable and positive manner.Receives, investigates and resolves customer calls, emails, complaints and inquiries pertaining to billing, and other customer service functionsResponsible to achieve customer service metrics and satisfaction levels.Ensure all service orders are complete and entered into the CISAssist with routing new development for meter reading and entry into CISProfessionally perform reception and cashiering functions.Process customer payments, prepare daily deposits, maintain cash reportsPrepare billing adjustmentsEfficiently and accurately prepares, updates, maintains and files a variety of customer billing information, service orders, data, reports, and the like.Promotes/explains company initiatives, programs, and processes to customers, and obtains appropriate information from customers (ACH, e-billing, conservation, etc.).Performs other similar or less skilled work as assigned. Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.QualificationsEducation / Experience / BackgroundHigh School diploma or GEDSome experience in a related position and environment preferred.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesFine-tuned organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills to create positive interactions with customers to include:Strong communication (oral and written) and listening skills to understand the customer's situation and respond effectively by phone, email, in writing, or in person, in a helpful and professional manner.Practiced problem solving and critical thinking skills to determine solutions to a customer's problem resolving issues effectively.Ability to communicate escalated questions and or issues to the Lead CSR or Supervisor effectively.Demonstrates patience and politeness, especially when interacting with difficult or irate customers.Ability to work in a team environment in a cooperative and dependable manner in order to achieve internal customer satisfaction and meet company goals.Flexibility - ability to fill-in as needed to cover critical tasks/rolesAttention to detail in order to follow company processes and Commission rules.Integrity ability to maintain confidentiality of customer informationAbility to prioritize and manage multiple competing work priorities successfullyAbility to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.Proficiency with Google Suite is a plus.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.