Member Service Representative

Company: MidSouth Electric Co-op
Location: Navasota
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

It is time to let your extraordinary customer service skills shine by applying to become a Member Service Representative for MidSouth Electric Co-op!

We are currently seeking two proactive and customer-focused Member Service Representatives to join our MidSouth family in the Navasota area! This position will consist of a hybrid environment, with the potential of remote work.

As a Member Service Representative, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our members in regards to their accounts, billing questions, and other programs and issues. You will also be responsible for promoting MidSouth's vast service and products portfolio. Other responsibilities include clerical duties such as processing requests for services, procuring forms and fees, processing outage calls, and accepting/processing member payments. As a Member Service Representative, you will be an expert at assisting members in a prompt, courteous, and efficient manner, while professionally representing MidSouth Electric Co-op.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Three Years of Customer Service Experience in either a call center environment, customer service business office setting, or electric utility and/or fiber optic communications environment. You must be able to represent MidSouth in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service. Promotion of our service and products portfolio is required.
• Technical Skills: You must be able to utilize the internet, multiple computer screens, and various databases to transform member problems into solutions. This includes the ability to thoroughly explain our services and products in a professional and effective manner in person and via phone/email.
• Attention to Details: You must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to prevent incorrect information. This includes responsibly managing sensitive member information, as well as internal cooperative information.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills: You must effectively communicate with members as well as all departments of the coop. You must have the ability to work in a team oriented environment, as well as independently. This also includes maintaining professionalism, patience, and composure when faced with a stressful situation.
• Time Management Skills: You must have the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a high energy, fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities and situations. This includes the ability to effectively listen to our members to identify issues using positive customer service language, while simultaneously completing your day to day responsibilities.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License: You must currently have and maintain a good driving record measured by MidSouth's criteria.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is NOT a requirement but is certainly a PLUS!

What MidSouth Brings to the Table:

At MidSouth Electric Co-op, we value our employees like family. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 1:1 match up to 8%. We pay 100% of your pension plan, life insurance, and short/long-term disability premiums. Other benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

We also take great pride in our ability to provide exceptional service to our members by cultivating strong relationships among our communities. By participating in various year round activities, we are able to give back to those in our community who motivate us!

We are people committed to people. People committed to service.

If you meet all requirements, and you are interested in becoming the newest member of the MidSouth Electric Co-op family, click to apply today!

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management has the right to alter this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other duties as required by any person with the authority to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. All employees are considered "at-will".

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