Customer Relations Specialist

Overview PAY RANGE $17 TO $20 AN HOUR – LOCATED IN SAVANNAH As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means building on our reputation for top‑notch service from the industry leader with more than 120 years of protecting homes and businesses. Our Customer Relations Specialist position gives you an opportunity to help customers with your service mindset and your drive to be accountable to a team that’s counting on you. You’ll excel with organizational skills and commitment to accuracy in a fast‑paced dynamic environment. You’ll have more than a job—you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes full medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, competitive pay and a 401(k) program, and opportunities to volunteer and give back. With Orkin’s award‑winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. No industry experience is required to start building your career. Plus, pests keep coming back, making our industry recession‑resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! Responsibilities As a Customer Relations Specialist, you are a subject‑matter expert and play a pivotal role in ensuring every customer has an experience that’s the best in pests. You will field incoming requests, schedule service visits, and maintain efficient routes that reduce drive time for Orkin Pros. Leading with empathy and a service mindset, you’ll keep integrity and excellence at the forefront as you coordinate service, resolve issues, and support overall satisfaction to help your branch maintain and grow customers. Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to customers to schedule, confirm and follow up on service appointments Proficiently navigate a Windows‑based & Web‑based system to track routes and optimize current and future schedules—training is provided Apply expertise developed in training to schedule appointments for technicians to efficiently minimize drive time and/or distance as needed and recommend alternative routes when appropriate Use your sharp listening skills and probing questions to identify the customer’s concern and evaluate their needs Monitor, update and maintain customer database with accurate information including call details, disposition of calls, payments and other results Reschedule unserviced accounts within 24 hours Participate in quality assurance processes, programs, and initiatives Safeguard customer’s privacy and other proprietary information Benefits Competitive earnings starting at $17 - $20 per hour Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity and life insurance 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards Industry‑leading, quality, comprehensive training program Why choose Orkin? Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who delivers the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest‑management services for both residential and commercial customers The pest‑management industry is growing and is recession‑resistant You have a service‑oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with clients You hold yourself responsible for commitments You value being part of a team You want to join a company that supports the community Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, GA Qualifications Previous experience in customer service or sales preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Basic computer skills in a variety of software and web‑based applications Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong attention to detail and follow‑through Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently Work Environment / Physical Requirements Must be comfortable sitting at a desk and working with a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr