About the Role
The Contact Center Representative I delivers courteous and effective service to all Apple Bank clients, resolving issues efficiently and promoting the Bank’s products and services while adhering to quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding customer service to both external and internal clients, ensuring their financial needs are met.
- Protect customer accounts and information by maintaining privacy and accuracy; strictly follow call authentication procedures.
- Adhere to all applicable banking regulations.
- Identify and escalate calls involving concerns or suspicious activities as appropriate.
- Recommend solutions to resolve customer issues, ensuring first-call resolution through effective communication with management and relevant partners.
- Document and address complaints promptly and effectively in accordance with complaint management policies.
- Complete customer file maintenance, transactions, and requests in line with internal policies and procedures.
- Maintain adherence to call quality and service standards.
- Actively participate in call quality reviews and coaching sessions, implementing feedback to achieve or exceed individual and departmental objectives.
- Inform customers about Apple Bank’s range of products and services.
- Advocate for digital banking solutions to encourage customer self-service.
- Ensure compliance with call classification wrap-up codes, sales call logging, and Calabrio metadata logging during every customer interaction.
- Address general inquiries, provide basic ATM and debit card assistance, assist with online banking support, third-party vendor inquiries, and general questions about products and services.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- 0-1 years of experience in a banking environment preferred; call center experience is advantageous, along with familiarity with online banking applications.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset.
- Demonstrates refined telephone etiquette and the capability to deliver consistent service quality under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledgeable in online and mobile banking platforms as well as bill payment services.
- Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Capable of efficiently multitasking across various systems.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to consistently adhere to a set schedule.
- Visa sponsorship not available.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Service quality delivery
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Online banking platform knowledge
- Mobile banking platform knowledge
- Bill payment services knowledge
- Multitasking across systems
Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Fully Remote Option Available
- Weekend and Evening Shift Availability Preferred
Experience Level
- 0-1 years of experience in a banking environment preferred
- Call center experience is advantageous
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $40,000 - $50,000
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.
