Customer Operations Specialist

SummaryDescription Summary of This RoleReceives and responds, via telephone, email, chat or SMS to technical customer service requests, inquiries and problems. Utilizes various databases to select the best processing method and explains the solution to the client in order to resolve the inquiry. Maintains an accurate and complete record of all inquires and problems handled. Operates a personal computer, mainframe, software packages and front end programs related to the client.

What Part Will You Play?

Resolves escalated/inbound client and/or merchants technical support issues relating to point of service (POS) products, such as but not limited to dial-up card swipe terminals, standard and customized software-based systems, and provide detailed responses to resolve customer issues. Enters required and additional relevant information into databases while resolving customer issues achieving established goals and objectives for quality and productivity measures. May assist in the resolution research for new or previously unknown point of sale product issues.

Leverages knowledge of existing and/or legacy POS products and services and customer service experience to assist in the coaching/training of less knowledgeable teammates. Develops knowledgebase of newly implemented or revisions to POS products, policies, procedures, compliance and association regulations through the continued participation in on-going training and reference to online manuals. Assists less experienced Technical Customer Service Representatives with the interpretation of association guidelines, policies and compliance regulations.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentTypically Minimum 4 Years Relevant ExpPreferred QualificationsTypically Minimum 6 Years Relevant ExpPrevious customer service experience with a focus on payments industryWhat Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

Skills / Knowledge - As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.

Job Complexity - Works on assignments requiring considerable initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Supervision - Proposes methods and procedures on new assignments. May be informal team leader.

Computer skills - Basic computer skillsIndustry Knowledge - Ability to develop basic payments industry knowledgeResearch - Basic ability to research issues and resolve customer inquiries