Overview:
Serves as voice of the Bank by providing an outstanding service experience for inbound and outbound customer servicing events. Responds to incoming requests for information on Bank products and/or services and provides solutions for common customer requests across business lines.
Location: Bridgeport, CT - This position is hybrid; remote eligible for current department employees who live >25 miles from a contact center location.
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Hours: Must have full-time availability to work 8 hour shifts 5 days per week between the hours of 8:30am - 9:00pm Monday through Friday
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**Shift differential is paid for all days scheduled to end after 8:15 PM.
Training: Full-time, paid training is for several weeks. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Identify and/or address customer needs by using appropriate needs identification methods, providing information or completing a service transaction in response to incoming questions regarding Bank products and/or services.
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Identify opportunities to suggest alternative Bank products or services to better suit the needs of customers while contributing to customer retention and expanding their overall relationship with the Bank.
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Research customer complaints or problems related to their accounts or Bank services and resolve them in a timely and accurate manner; escalate complex problems as appropriate to ensure their resolution.
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Take ownership of the customer issue until resolution or escalation and follow-up with the customer once servicing is complete to ensure their immediate needs and expectations have been met.
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Complete other related special assignments and projects as requested.
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Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
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Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
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Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
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Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
The jobholder interacts with external customers and internal teams.
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
Not Applicable
Education and Experience Required:
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 6 months’ proven sales, service, or other related work experience
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Good communication skills
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Strong telephone skills
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Good organizational skills
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Good time management skills
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Basic familiarity with personal computers
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Proven problem-solving skills
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Knowledge of the customer service concept and its importance in developing and expanding relationships
Education and Experience Preferred:
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Minimum of 1 year’s customer service, sales or related experience
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Familiarity with Contact Center systems
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Experience functioning in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements:
Compensation Range:
Hourly(USD): 21.00 - 29.29