Customer Service Agent_Seasonal

Overview

Are you self-motivated? Do you enjoy helping people? Do you have extraordinary customer service, retention and sales experience? Can you work in a fast-paced environment? If you possess these qualities, you will fit right in line with our team!

We are seeking talented SEASONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS for our remote Orkin Customer Contact Center. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to ensure we have consistent support for our customers.

• Must be available to attend training Mon - Fri from 9am - 6pm EST
• Must reside in the continental US

• Work remotely from your home office. (We will provide the computer and other equipment necessary to be successful in this role)
• Support our field's peak season that starts building around February
  • During peak season you can expect heavy call volume
• Manage the customer relationship to ensure best in class service
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling
• Assist customers by offering remedies to retain business
• Use different gamification tools to measure performance

• Variety of Schedules (Schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Four-week quality Training Program that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be successful.
• Gamification methods to measure performance and increase engagement virtually
• Great pay and incentives (min $16.73 hour plus 3% sales commission)
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
• High performance and reliability could lead to regular, full-time employment, when available, based on business needs

• Founded in 1901, Orkin Pest Control is a global residential and business service provider
• Consecutive years of improved earnings with over 2 million customers
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA
• Orkin's Contact Center is a high energy, fun and collaborative work environment with strong management

• High School/GED
• 1 - 2 years customer service experience within or outside a call center
• Completion of a Culture Index assessment
• Verification of internet speed
• Ability to pass a computer assessment
• We will consider all qualified candidates for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local law

• Appropriate workspace in your home, private/semiprivate home-office space free of distractions and background noise
• A workspace with adequate furnishings (e.g., a desk and chair) and lighting
• Minimum of 100 mbps download/50 mbps upload or higher, high speed internet connection with the ability to hard wire directly to a modem
• Must reside within commuting distance of greater Raleigh, NC metro area

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills in various software and web-based applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working in a high-volume role
• Excellent customer service soft skills such as empathy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently