Client Services Specialist (Full-time), Client Services at Central Bank & Trust

Lexington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Analytical Skills, Cross-Selling, Telephone Etiquette, Multitasking, Positive Attitude, Commitment to Customer Service

Industry

Banking

Description

Job description:Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities FULL-TIME HOURLY: These employees work from 30 to 40 hours each week and are paid on an hourly basis. They are eligible for the same benefits as salaried employees and paid time off is paid at 8 hours per day. JOB SUMMARY: Answers and responds professionally/promptly to calls from customers regarding products, services and problems. Assists customers with account inquiries, various banking needs and cross sells appropriately. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * High School diploma or GED * One+ year customer service experience * Must have one of the following: o One+ year banking experience - preferably as a Teller, CSR or Personal Banker o Six+ months’ retail experience with Central Bank & Trust QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED: * Strong desire to assist customers by telephone in a call center environment * Ability to address both problem-solving and informational calls * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * High level of computer literacy including ability to communicate with clients regarding different technological devices * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong product knowledge and cross-selling abilities preferred * Pleasant speaking voice and good telephone etiquette * Able to function effectively in a stressful and ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude * Commitment to customer service * Able to multitask * Employees who do not have a current Product Knowledge score of 85% must pass the Product Knowledge exam before being allowed to interview. Internal hires without a current score or external hires must take and pass the Product Knowledge exam within 180 days of starting the position. * Able to work varying hours including Saturdays ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Processes all inquiries from customers by thoroughly researching each situation, makes recommendations about the solution and relays the correct information to the customer or forwards to the appropriate person and/or department. 2. Processes maintenance changes, including but not limited to address changes, stop payments, close accounts, etc. 3. Assist clients with consumer loans and standard mortgage loan inquiries as well as payoffs. 4. Recognizes prospects and sells Central Bank products and services to customers utilizing EnAct. 5. Handles formal complaints through the Bank’s complaint system. 6. Assists in the identification and correction of bank errors through necessary refunds, correspondence, or relay of information to the customers. 7. Answers all correspondence related to customer service or forwards correspondence to the proper department in a timely manner. 8. Shares customer comments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis with management and looks for areas to recommend changes to ensure products and services continue to improve. 9. Assists with VRU (Voice Response Unit) resets. 10. Assists with CentralNET and mobile banking resets and other inquiries. 11. Assists clients with debit card inquiries, reorders, disputes, temporary limit increases, declines, travel notes, etc. 12. Assists clients with credit card inquiries utilizing the credit card system. 13. Remains up to date on procedures. 14. Must score at least 85% on Product Knowledge test annually. 15. Assists clients with reorder of checks through Ping One/Deluxe. 16. Assists clients with online loan payments utilizing Bill Matrix. 17. Participates in projects conducted by the Client Services Department. 18. Assists other departments with the implementation of new products and/or services by pretesting, providing pertinent information, etc. 19. Performs other duties as assigned. BENEFITS: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Paid Vacation * Paid Holidays * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * 401k Plan * Flexible Benefit Plan * Voluntary Life Insurance * AD&D Insurance * Discounted Banking Services * EAP (Free counseling sessions) * Discounted AAA Membership * Fitness Discounts * Vacation Purchase Plan * Interest-Free Computer Loan * Interest-Free Fitness Equipment Loan * Service Awards * Attendance Awards * Funeral Leave * Subsidized Parking (Downtown) * Sick Leave

Responsibilities

The Client Services Specialist processes customer inquiries and assists with various banking needs while ensuring customer satisfaction. They also handle complaints and provide information about products and services.