Contact Center Agent - Voice Support

Job Description Overview: The Voice Support Agent serves as the first point of contact for customers and store team members via phone. This role focuses on delivering exceptional service, resolving inquiries efficiently, and ensuring a positive customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Handle inbound calls with professionalism and empathy, providing accurate and timely solutions. Assist customers with order placement, shipping inquiries, billing questions, and product availability. De-escalate sensitive situations while maintaining composure and customer trust. Update customer information and interactions in the case management system. Meet or exceed performance goals for call handling, customer satisfaction, and quality assurance. Collaborate with internal teams and store associates to resolve complex issues. Stay current on product knowledge, policies, and system updates through continuous learning. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong verbal communication and active listening skills. Ability to manage high call volumes while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with a customer-first mindset. Typing speed of at least 45 WPM for case documentation. Adaptability to fast-paced, changing environments. Location Eligibility: You must live within the Eastern Time Zone to be eligible for this role. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Call Center or Customer Service experience preferred but not required French/English or Spanish/English desired but not required Automotive Knowledge desired but not required Supervisory Responsibilities: None Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Required, ASE preferred Supervisory Responsibilities: None Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Required, ASE preferred What does Advance have to offer you? 401k Retirement Savings Plan with competitive company match Paid Time Off and Sick Time Special Recognition awards Opportunity for growth and promotion Career Path Opportunities: Most of our trainers, quality control coaches, managers and leaders began their career as Customer Service Operator Employee Discount Program Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Health Savings Account Medical and Dental Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Company paid Life insurance Company paid short & long term disability insurance Annual increase based on performance Positive work environment Team Member Networks available Volunteer Opportunities Military Leave, Jury Duty and Bereavement Pay Paid Disability Leave Due to Childbirth and Paid Parental Bonding Leave Visit our benefits website to view the many other benefits we offer: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation Range: The good faith estimate for this role is between 14.25 USD and 19.00 USD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable). California Residents for Privacy Notice: Find out more by visiting: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr E-Advance LLC (200)