Customer Service Rep

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Knoxville, TN.Essential Functions:

• Provides high quality customer service to merchants by responding to inquiries regarding the support of Merchant Credit Card processing as well as other areas as assigned
• Responds to telephone inquiries, requests, and problems from merchants
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and provides merchants with solutions to resolve problems with service, authorization, and credit card processing terminals
• Communicates applicable policies, procedures, and practices to merchants
• Requests exceptions to policies and procedures on behalf of merchant as appropriate, within established limits

Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Typically, at least six months of customer service experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Effective telephone, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving and negotiation skills as well as the ability to handle difficult customer calls
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications
• Proven commitment to high quality customer service
• Good time management skills to maximize the number of clients that can be assisted while maintaining a high level of customer service

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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