Customer Advocate I (Remote)

Customer Advocate I (Remote Position) Summary Our team is looking for a call center professional who is passionate about the customer experience and can deliver on our customer commitment. We empower and encourage you to be an Advocate for the customer and to look at situations from multiple perspectives. As a Customer Advocate, you will make connections with our customers to foster brand loyalty as you handle inbound phone calls. To excel in this role, you should be naturally empathetic, a true problem solver, and an excellent communicator. You are someone who is energized by interacting with and helping people. You should embody a willingness to learn about product, policies, and procedures and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Provides service and support to retail customers, contacts, retailers, distributors, and regional personnel. Works to resolve vehicle problems (warranty and non-warranty related) and retailer issues that benefit the customer and the company. Acts as advisor to consumer and retailer in resolving consumer inquiries regarding Subaru of America (SOA), its products, and retailers. Work Schedule 37.5 hour work week Mondays through Fridays Saturday rotation Hours will vary by time zone 11:30 am to 8:00 pm ET 10:30 am to 7:00 pm CT 9:30 am to 6:00 pm MT 8:30 am to 5:00 pm PT Primary Responsibilities Handles incoming calls in a non-scripted environment. Strives to reach or exceed all performance and quality metrics. Decides and implements best course of action to resolve issues in a low effort manner including making informed goodwill decisions. Manages customer case load on an on-going basis to ensure that follow up and case closure is handled in accordance with department standards. Acquires and maintains a high level of understanding of product, policies, and procedures. Displays skills of active listening, personality flexing, positive phrasing, and purposeful small talk. Consistently aims to be of service to customers, retailers, and team. Delivers on our Love Promise philosophy. Additional Responsibilities Attends and completes ongoing department training, as well as individual skill development training as needed, to maintain up-to-date information and knowledge of vehicles, parts, systems, accessories, warranty, policy and procedures, and legal requirements. Provides suggestions for improvements in policy and procedures. Required Skills and Abilities Excellent phone and negotiation skills and ability to multi-task. Keen attention to detail. Ability to clearly communicate complex information through the written or spoken word. Excellent conflict resolution, decision-making and critical thinking skills. Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy. Ability to remain receptive to feedback and propensity to strive for excellence. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Education / Work Experience BA with at least 2 years of relevant customer service work experience OR high school diploma plus minimum of 6 years of relevant customer service-related work experience NOTE: This position reports to Headquarters-Operations in Pennsauken, NJ. Local candidates living less than 100 miles from office are required to work on site. Job Grade: P1_R FLSA: Nonexempt