Customer support agent

Job Description

Marketplace Operations, Inc. is seeking a full-time Customer Support Agent to join our growing insurance vertical. As a Customer Support Agent, you will manage the day-to-day customer service of our insurance clients.

You will leverage your expertise to drive exceptional results for our clients.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with a proven track record of going above and beyond traditional technical support to deliver a white-glove experience to customers seeking various consumer insurance products.

Responsibilities :

• Provide top-tier technical support via phone, email, and chat, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of customer inquiries.
• Conduct high-level customer service to identify customers' travel needs and recommend the most suitable products.
• Test and document development projects, providing valuable insights and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and implement ideas in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Document and manage various ongoing projects and ensure timely completion.
• Identify and propose automated solutions to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate and detailed customer records, documenting interactions and ensuring data integrity.
• Monitor and analyze customer feedback and metrics to identify trends, escalate issues, and propose improvement solutions.
• Participate in creating and maintaining knowledge base articles, FAQs, and other customer-facing resources.

Required Qualifications :

• Familiarity with travel insurance products, terminology, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong technical and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to drive progress and foster key relationships.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering outstanding customer support.
• Positive and perseverant attitude, coupled with a flexible and results-driven approach.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various functions and levels.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems, Zendesk, and other ticketing tools.
• Excellent active listening and empathy skills, with the ability to understand and address customers' needs effectively.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-education, going beyond provided training to explore and master relevant products.
• Must be able to obtain a Property and Casualty Insurance license, and pass a background check with fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Existing Property & Casualty agent license
• Proficiency in business reporting and a strong command of various business tools, applications, and formats, including Google Suite, Notion, and Zendesk.
• Ability to work independently on strategic issues, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing fairly complex projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of agent or producer experience in the insurance industry, with a proven track record of success.
• Knowledge of additional languages, enabling support for a diverse customer base.
• Experience with upselling and cross-selling techniques to drive revenue growth.

Benefits :

• Competitive compensation package
• Ability to work remotely
• Unlimited PTO
• Every third Friday of the month off
• Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years
• Home office setup
• Wellness Reimbursement

Additional Information

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Last updated : 2024-11-19