Inbound Customer Service Agent – Consumer Relations (remote) - Remote Eligible

Inbound Customer Service Agent – Consumer Relations

As a Remote Consumer Advocate with ASI/GE Appliances, you will resolve escalated customer service issues. In your role you will create an outstanding quality service experience for the GE Appliance consumer, advocating with multiple internal departments on their behalf for reasonable and satisfactory resolutions. This position is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to positively impact the owner's experience and wish to start an exciting career!

We offer a base rate of $17.00/hour+ incentives based on your quality scores - paid weekly. Training requires a 10-week full-time shift Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (CST). After training, you can expect to work an 8-hour shift between the business hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CST), Monday through Friday.

After 10 weeks of training, you will utilize multiple Windows-based programs and other internal applications to:

• Take ownership in resolving escalated customer concerns, including capturing all the facts surrounding complaints, following the outlined steps to resolve issues, data management, and responding to all letters of inquiry.
• Follow up with customers using phone, email, or text to resolve appliance-related concerns, and close out cases with successful actions.
• Find creative solutions that are in the best interest of the customers and GE Appliances when negotiating and implementing concessions.
• Interact and coordinate with all necessary stakeholders to successfully resolve consumer issues, i.e., zones, dispatchers, technicians, etc.
• Gather information from various resources and surface concerns with suggested resolutions to the Team Leader or Team Manager.
• Complete consumer reviews for satisfaction before case closure.
• Meet work schedule demands and obligations with compliance, integrity, and according to values, processes and policies.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-year Call-Center experience
• Minimum of 2-years Escalated Customer Service experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is a requirement
• Excellent written & verbal skills
• Moderate to advanced computer skills; navigating multiple online applications
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively multi-task
• Ability to handle high-volume calls while simultaneously handling multiple online applications
• Previous experience working from home (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Passion for helping customers and problem-solving
• Flexible with the ability to take direction from management yet work independently to achieve goals
• Active listening skills and the ability to ask questions
• Conflict resolution skills; negotiation skills; and time management skills
• Flexibility, being the ability to adapt to change. Critical thinking skills
• Desire to work in a team environment towards common goals
• Ability to remain calm and show empathy while handling challenging customer concerns

Requirements for Remote Work Environment:

• Remote work opportunities subject to business needs. Otherwise, a normal office environment with lighting and climate-controlled temperatures.
• A local internet provider and an ethernet connection: no Satellite, Pre-paid, or DSL internet connections allowed due to security issues
• Internet Speed Requirements:
• Ping 50 Mbps or lower
• Download 50 Mbps or higher
• Upload 15 Mbps or higher

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com.