Call Center Associate

Now hiring for a Call Center Associate Location: Bloomington, MN Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Schedule: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Keep Calm and Lead the Call Center Chaos "I enjoy working with Staffmark; they help keep you in the loop regarding new job openings. They are very friendly and professional. They do their best to ensure their employees are treated fairly and kindly." - Staffmark Call Center Associate You've done the calls. Now it's time to lead the team. Now hiring a Call Center Associate to bring energy, skill, and leadership to our call center, guiding a crew that keeps customers happy and business moving. This role is responsible for Recruiting and generating participants for client market research projects with the utmost integrity and professionalism. Screen participants, follow up on leads and conduct research to identify potential participants including targeted web search in specific databases. Achieve set metrics such as recruiting and participation goals, number of calls, and other pertinent metrics. Able to work in an environment that is both repetitive and ever changing. Must possess a professional, polished, and assertive business communication style. You should also feel comfortable conversing with all levels of an organization. Responsibilities Recruit, manage projects and understand a sense of urgency and production balance with excellent customer service, quality, and professionalism. Ensure that data collected is reliable and valid; that the work performed falls within the framework of the project's schedule of work. Being able to assist in varying data entry tasks including label making, screener entry, and report population if recruiting is light for a period of time. Requirements: A high school diploma or GED (college classes are a bonus). 1+ year in a call center, plus experience leading or supervising a team. The communication skills to coach, motivate, and keep people on track. A cool head under pressure and the problem-solving skills to back it up. Tech confidence with Microsoft Office, CRMs, and dialers. The ability to juggle priorities and stay sharp in a fast-paced setting. An eye for details and a drive to deliver quality work. The dependability to show up, set the tone, and lead by example Desired Skills Time management, project follow up and follow through, overcome objections and closing strategies. Follows procedures and policy. Ability to build rapport with gatekeepers and potential participants. Positive and enthusiastic self-starter and team player Data tracking as you go - able to type 45+ words per minute. Past telemarketing experience demonstrating the ability to organize yourself and make the required call volume consistently each day. Must be self-motivated and goal orientated. Strong interpersonal communication skills with a confident and outgoing personality Ability to work in a fast paced, people intensive work environment. Process multiple projects simultaneously Benefits: Good weekly paychecks you can count on Health, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance Optional 401(k) savings plan A company that's got your back The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staffmark Group