As the Remote Customer Service Representative, you will be responsible for championing strong relationships with both internal and external customers by providing prompt and intermediate support to Journeys customers and retail locations. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills and can effectively communicate through both verbal and written means. To operate successfully in this role, you must be able to provide accurate, quick, and creative solutions while multi-tasking effectively and navigating learned applications and software.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist customers and employees through inbound calls, chats, emails, and text messaging concerning orders, shipments, and returns.
• Exhibit and utilize critical thinking, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills to provide positive and creative options for customer resolutions.
• Ensure and maintain the safety, security, and privacy of customer information.
• Meet individual and team customer-focused goals while maintaining the standard of expectations with all Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an ambassador of the brand and adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core values.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance while making good decisions based on company policies, guidelines, procedures, and expectations.

• 1-2 years of customer service/retail experience, preferred.
• Ability to learn new software and applications.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict positively and in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak and type fluently in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work From Home Requirements:

• A dedicated, secure, and distraction-free workspace.
• A desktop or laptop (with latest Operating System installed). No tablets or Chromebooks.
• A cell phone with an active service with a cell phone provider and a cell phone charger.
• A web camera (an integrated web camera is permitted), a cell phone headset or USB headset with a microphone, and an external mouse.
• A stable and reliable internet connection of 50Mps download speed and 5Mps upload speed (check your internet speed at www.speedtest.net). Cannot use public Wi-Fi.

HUGE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT - 40% off on all retail priced footwear and accessories purchased at Genesco retail stores

Opportunity to transition to Full-Time employment depends on performance, attendance, and business needs.

Benefits if transitioned to Full-Time are as follows:

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision in addition to 401K and direct deposit
• Paid vacation and sick time

*Premium hourly rates offered for all afternoon and weekend schedules*

Seasonal contracts starting as early as October 10, 2022 through January 7, 2023.