Switchboard Operator

About Working at Commerce Wouldn’t it be great to build your career at a bank that’s known for helping people with their financial challenges? That’s exactly what you’d be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We’re looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You’d be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions. No wonder we’ve been an industry leader for over 155 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you’d like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We’re always looking for the best and brightest. About This Job The main purpose of this job is to provide excellent customer service by answering incoming phone calls from both external and internal callers, promptly and professionally, and direct callers to the appropriate individual or department. Essential Functions Receive and transfer in-coming calls to the appropriate individuals and departments Answer general questions regarding company hours of operations, holiday hours, and provide contact name and numbers in response to customer inquiries Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Ability to type 25 words per minute Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook Education & Experience High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required 1 year customer service experience required 6 months switchboard or high-volume call handling experience required Location: 1045 Executive Pkwy, St. Louis, Missouri 63141 Time Type: Full time Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team. Why Commerce? Inclusion and Diversity at Commerce How to Join Our Team Want to be notified of positions that fit your preferences? Follow these easy steps: Create a Candidate Account at the top of the page by selecting "Sign In" upper right corner Sign-up up for Job Alerts We’ll contact you about positions that match your skills and interests Equal Opportunity Employer Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.