Client First Customer Advocate, First Financial Bank

The Opportunity As a Client First Center team member, you will engage with customers through various support channels. This will mainly consist of inbound phone calls, but will also include email communication. Skills Customer support is essential in modern business operations and is vital across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and IT. Working in customer support provides valuable opportunities for professional development, particularly in skills that are applicable across many job sectors. Here are some of the key skills you will enhance and demonstrate to future employers through your experience in this role: Effective communication in a business environment Problem-solving abilities Dependability and a strong work ethic Adaptability and flexibility Teamwork and collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Answer customer inquiries about bank products and services through phone.
• Recognize sales opportunities and refer clients to sales associates.
• Remain current on products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Resolve customer issues through account research and utilization of support materials and resources.
• Perform customer account transaction and maintenance activities accurately.
• Strive for first contact resolution of customer inquiries, transactions, and problem resolution.
• Escalate customer requests requiring additional knowledge or expertise as defined by department leadership.

Student Benefits

• Competitive pay with wages starting at $14 an hour.
• Fully remote position following 2 weeks of in-person training in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Note: You may be required to work in the office occasionally due to IT/systems issues.)
• Earn tuition assistance as you work.
• Mentorship/Coaching opportunities.

Work Requirements / Expectations

• Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks, seek assistance when needed, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with customers over the phone, and dedicated to providing exceptional service.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a positive attitude in all customer interactions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to meeting departmental and individual goals, including call metrics and quality standards.
• Maintain PCI Compliant workspace.

Availability

• Must create a 20+ hour weekly schedule within First Financial Bank's Hours of Operation:
• Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm EST
• Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm EST
• Sunday: Closed
• Must have two weeknight closing shifts (until 8 pm EST) in a weekly schedule, as well as at least 2 hours on Saturdays.

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