MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. They are seeking a TCA Customer Service Representative to initiate callouts to new Total Control Account accountholders, educate them about account features, and assist with their inquiries while displaying empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Clearly educate the caller on the benefits of a Total Control Account and answer any questions or address any concerns the accountholder may have
- Explain options available to access their funds
- Offer to order a Visa Debit Card for the account
- Attempt to educate and retain accountholders who may be unsure about keeping their TCA account by reviewing the interest rate and other account benefits
Requirements:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent is required
- 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a customer service role is preferred
- Work under immediate supervision reporting to an immediate supervisor
- Relevant work experience, especially call center and adhering to call center metrics (average handle time and after call work)
- Intermediate knowledge of insurance products and provisions
- Candidate needs to be organized, upbeat, empathetic, exhibit active listening skills, and be open to making adjustments based on feedback and coaching
- Exceptional customer service experience in a professional work environment
- Good Analytical skills
- PC knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to adjust and respond positively to multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Ability to plan and organize time and priorities to achieve business results
- Takes personal accountability for follow-through on customer commitments
- Works collaboratively with others, shares best practices and assists teammates with work
- Ability to deal with people in stressful situations
- Ability to introduce new ideas to improve work processes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work periodic overtime
- Live within 50 miles of our Warwick, RI office or Oriskany, NY office
- Ability to work from home which includes high-speed internet (500-650 kbps) and a quiet place to work that is secure
- Able to use video during interviews, coaching, and virtual training
- An ability to work during the hours of operation of Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm EST
- No time off planned during training
- Comfortable working in a team environment, must be able to work with teammates