Call Center Representative (Remote)

Overview

*We hire for these roles on an ongoing basis as positions become available. This posting is intended to fill current or future vacancies as needed. Qualified candidates will be contacted on an ongoing basis to discuss available career opportunities, Thank you*

Eligible applicants must live within the AAA Northeast footprint to be considered for work from home opportunities. This includes RI, MA, CT, NY & NJ. You have applied to a work from home position, and as such, you will be required to meet specific work from home requirements to support the business needs of AAA. This includes high speed internet access with minimum internet speed requirements.

Receives incoming calls for roadside assistance on behalf of contracted automobile companies. Processes requests and gathers required information in order to provide timely service. Answers callers questions and provides detailed information on road service products and services; provides Five Diamond Customer service to encourage member retention, renewal and new membership sales.

Responsibilities

Takes road service calls while dealing with member’s emotional state (e.g., calming down an angry member, providing reassurance to an anxious member, etc.). Gathers information regarding road service calls including: verification of membership number, name, telephone number, e-mail, vehicle description and location, nature of vehicular problem. Utilizes department/program software to ensure we capture accurate information, prioritize calls for safety issues, and research membership status. Takes required action to help member determine exact location of disabled vehicle or meeting place. (i.e., asking probing questions and referring to maps or other materials.) Adheres to department standards for after call work, talk time, and staffed time.

Provides information to members on road service policies and procedures.

Determines appropriate course of action for each call received, consulting with a supervisor for members with special circumstances; attempts to accommodate members in “borderline” situations, including membership verification and new member’s applications.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

High School diploma or GED required, or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Experience

1 year Customer Service experience required

Also apply for the followings:

Skills & Abilities

1 year Call Center experience preferred

Ability to address various high volume and challenging situations.

Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate with others by telephone, in written form, or electronically.

Ability to read maps and utilize navigation resources.

Ability to convince others to buy goods/services or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with others and maintain them.

Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.

AAA Northeast is driven by the diverse talents, skills, passions and expertise of our team. We’re continuously expanding and redefining our innovative products and services to create the best experiences for our members. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.

Call Center Representative (Remote)