Customer Service Representative

Our customer is a reputable insurance company and they are growing fast here in Tampa Bay! They are looking for Customer Service professionals to join their team who are comfortable managing a high volume of incoming calls while providing exceptional service to their policy holders & agents. The ideal Customer Service Representative will be service oriented, an excellent communicator, and exercise patience & compassion. Upon going permanent, this company offers career growth & development as well as a fun, team oriented environment.Responsibilities:Respond to the service needs of policy owners, general agents, producers, field personnel and home office employees, maintaining ownership until completedAct as primary service contact for customers and agentsRespond to telephone, on line, and written inquiriesProcess policy level transactions within level of authorityConduct research when needed to complete service requestsHandle all service requests within department service standardsPrepare service reports when requestedQualifications:One year experience in Customer Service area (previous call center, retail, and/or hospitality)Proficiency with Microsoft Office products requiredDemonstrated customer service focus / superior customer service skills.Excellent communication skills and ability to interact on a professional level with internal and external personnelResults driven with strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to efficiently navigate through systems and websites to maximize time with callers.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and manage changing priorities effectively.Ability to work within a call center scheduled environment.Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized Pay: $17 to $18/hourLocation: This is an in-office position only. Schedule: During two weeks of training, the schedule is 9am to 5:30pm. On training is completed, the work schedule will 11:30am to 8pm ONLY. Representatives will need to be flexible for occasional overtime during peak season, or should there be a catastrophic event.

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