Customer Service Specialist - Part Time

Description

About Foundation Finance:

Foundation Finance Company (FFC) is one of the fastest-growing consumer finance companies in the U.S. We work with home improvement contractors nationwide to help them close more sales through the use of flexible financing plans. FFC's full-spectrum lending approach has driven billions in originations and helped many customers make needed improvements to their homes. We're making big investments in both infrastructure and employee talent to keep up with our growth, so the time is right to join our team! It's a fast-paced environment with room to advance. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, a casual dress work environment and much, much, more.

Overview

Customer Service Specialist Description & Duties:

The expectations of this role are to respond to customer service inquiries to troubleshoot problems, provide requested information, and handle complaints regarding the organization's products or services.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Handles incoming calls regarding customer account questions and performs callbacks on accounts as required.
• Processes routine over the phone payments for customers.
• Advises customers on available resources, including, but not limited to, use of online portal, IVR, or other methods.
• Proficiently relay information to customers relating to interest, statements, and other account questions.
• Recognizes delinquent, or potentially delinquent, accounts and directs calls to the proper areas for assistance. Utilize company resources to achieve one-call resolutions.
• Assists with other department administrative tasks that may include working reports, emails, and/or in office tasks.
• Supports new hire training efforts by training and shadowing with employees, providing reports on progress to Management.
• Other duties as assigned by management. Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly. Must be able to take direction and work well with others. Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines. Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately. Must be able to react to change productively.

The Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must be reliable, dynamic, sociable and enthusiastic team players; while possessing a positive "can-do" attitude, excellent judgement and communication skills. Applicants must also have great attention to detail and ability to multi-task under the stress of deadlines with a strong desire to help the organization succeed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in business, finance, communication, marketing or related field OR relevant applicable experience.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Internet, email.
• Professional phone presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Able to handle stressful conversations with tact and diplomacy to yield the desired results.
• Strong typing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

For our Part-time positions during training we ideally would like the candidate to work a minimum of a 4 hour shift per day, between the hours of 8am – 7pm CST. Once training is complete, a minimum of two evening shifts per week until 9:00 PM CST and every other Saturday rotation, between the hours of 8:00AM to 4:00PM CST is required for this position.  

Pay Range

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

Office environment with significant time spent sitting, typing and talking on the telephone.

Foundation Finance Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Remote Work

Foundation Finance Company LLC requires that remote employees must reside in one of the following states to be considered for any of our remote positions: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI

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