Customer Service Associate - Customer Service Center

Job Title - Department

Customer Service Associate - Customer Service Center

Location

This position is 100% remote within the Bank's footprint. Employee will work full time remote outside of a WesBanco location (may occasionally attend in person meetings, although primary functions of the role are performed remotely).

Market

Mid Atlantic

Work Hours per Week

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum of one year of banking or financial services in a customer service role preferred.

Previous contact center experience preferred

Job Description

This position works an alternate schedule

Schedule is 4-day work week, 9am to 8pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday including non-traditional holidays (MLK day, President's Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People Day and Veteran's Day)

SUMMARY :

The Customer Service Associate is a member of the WesBanco contact center. Responsible for responding to & resolving inbound customer requests related to bank products and services.

Often the primary interaction a customer may have with the bank for support. Provides professional and courteous customer support.

Customer inquiries are expected to be responded to and resolved within established department service levels.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS :

Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors.

Able to build and retain customer relationships against competition.

Accepts ownership of the customer request and follows it through to resolution.

Able to identify customer concerns or needs, resolve the inquiry or recommend best solution, expedite the correction or adjustment and follow up to ensure resolution.

Partners with other departments to reach mutually satisfactory resolution of customer issues and to identify processes or procedures that can be changed to improve future customer experiences.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :

Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude.

Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to management, bank employees and bank customers in a collaborative and solutions oriented manner.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to be collaborative with co-workers and employees. Team player with a positive outlook.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Learns and maintains knowledge of deposit, loan and digital banking services and other banking products.

Consistently meets or exceeds agent metric standards for calls handled, adherence to schedule, ready / not ready time and customer satisfaction.

Provides customer service via various communication channels (phone, chat and email).

Quickly and accurately assesses the urgency of customer requests and prioritize accordingly.

Quickly resolves customer issues and complaints involving both confidential and financial information.

Serves as liaison between customers and other bank departments and vendors.

Provides the bank with continual feedback about the usability of our services based on customer interactions.

Performs general clerical duties and operates various departmental equipment, file, answer phones, take messages, and handle detail work.

May be assigned other job duties and or responsibilities with or without prior notice.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing.

You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.

Ability to use a personal computer with experience using Microsoft Office products, web browsers and operating systems.

Ability to type with speed and accuracy.

Able to operate standard office equipment, including phones, computer and peripherals.

Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.

Strong time management skills.

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, with frequent adjustments to hours and able to work additional hours if needed.

Ability to work outside of normal banking hours.

Ability to work independently.