Bilingual (French/English) Customer Service Representative (Remote)

VIPdesk Connect•Orlando, FL

2d•$18 - $18•Remote

About The Position

VIPdesk Connect is a certified B-Corp, women-owned corporation, and Best Workplace winner committed to team member happiness. At VIPdesk Connect, we are passionate about delivering âmore humanâ customer service. Our core values are central to how we do business. Thatâs why we have partnered with some of the worldâs best iconic brands to provide an elevated customer experience. The Remote Bilingual (French/English) Customer Service Representative is a passionate customer care professional responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience for our clients' customers via phone, email, SMS, chat, and Social Media. The Bilingual Customer Service Representative handles all aspects of service including order placement, returns and replacements, product inquiries and education, recommendations, troubleshooting and managing escalated issues for one or more brands. The Bilingual Customer Service Representative utilizes a variety of resources and tools to assist customers in a courteous and professional manner that aligns with our clientsâ brand standards. The Bilingual Customer Service Representative is a valuable part of a diverse team and is an empathetic, creative, action-oriented, and flexible problem-solver. The Representative is empowered to make decisions and take ownership of customer interactions, providing an elevated customer experience. This is a remote, work-at-home position.

Requirements

1+ years of demonstrated experience and success in Customer Service
Bilingual Proficiency Required: Must possess fluent written and spoken skills in both English and French
High school diploma or equivalent
Polite, friendly, and courteous demeanor
Respectful, flexible, and open-minded when dealing with a wide range of people
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Expertise in asking effective, probing questions, applying listening techniques to identify customer needs, and guiding conversations to resolve customer requests
Able to provide sound recommendations and process improvement ideas based on ongoing customer support issues
Excited to learn and grow; open and accepting of coaching and feedback
Technically proficient and motivated to learn new skills
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new learning to accomplish complex challenges
Adaptable, self-motivated, and disciplined to work independently and exhibit ownership in a performance-based team environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting Quality Core Standards and goals
Able to accurately document customer interaction details with limited errors
Able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and employment reference check where permissible by state and local regulations
Ability and stamina for clear and engaging extended phone conversation for the duration of a scheduled shift
Due to the home-based nature of this job, the Customer Service Representative is required to have a home-office environment that is ergonomically sound and conducive to taking customer calls, internet connection, a wired USB headset, router, modem, webcam, and a computer system that meets VIPdesk Connect policies and maintenance requirements, including system upgrades as applicable
Currently reside in AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, NC, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, or WI

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced call center environment
Experience working with a customer service ticketing system (e.g., Zendesk, Talkdesk, etc.)
Previous remote work experience

Responsibilities

With a high level of expertise, positive energy, and a can-do spirit, represent a diverse lineup of products and brands committed to customer service excellence
Handle customer requests and interactions on behalf of VIPdesk Connect clients via phone, chat, SMS, email, and Social Media, with phone as the primary focus and channel
Answer questions about orders and requests, account status, products, and services, as well as provide website navigation and troubleshooting assistance high-quality customer service guidelines and policies
Take ownership of issues and follow through to solve problems while exercising sound judgment and achieving a resolution exceeding customer expectations
Monitor and report emerging customer trends and recommend process improvements
Attend training and meetings to stay up to date with new products, services, processes, and policies
Meet performance metrics including Customer satisfaction (CSAT), average handle time, quality, and productivity
Demonstrate social responsibility through ethical practices, showing awareness and respect for others and their differences, and supporting various initiatives to help promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace