Customer Relations Specialist

Overview PAY RANGE $17 TO $20 AN HOUR We Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. 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. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Responsibilities As a Customer Relations Specialist, you will be 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. You will… 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—don’t worry, we will train you! 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 Safeguards customer’s privacy and other proprietary information What type of benefits will you receive? Competitive earnings starting at $17- $20per hour Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & 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 Qualifications Previous experience in Customer Service or Sales preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Basic computer skills in various 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 What will my work environment be like? Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations: 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