Waterloo Bilingual French & English Customer Service Representative - #193846

Job Description

Your Impact: As a Bilingual French & English Customer Service Representative, you’ll have the ability to work in a collaborative and engaging environment with one goal, making a positive impact on people’s day! We’ll train you to be an expert in your field, so you can confidently deliver an amazing customer experience. You’ll field customer inquiries, identify the unique needs of each customer, match customers with products and services that meet their needs, exercise emotional intelligence and improve the overall customer experience! So, what does a day in life for a Customer Service Representative look like? experience! So, what does a day in life for a Customer Service Representative look like?

Communicate with customers through inbound calls that have questions about the products and services offered. Agent should be abreast with changing technology and procedures to be able to educate the customer of the value of the services provided, ways to optimize and maximize service usage and retain customer.

Identify customer needs through active listening to answer questions, assist with troubleshooting or make product recommendations based on the customers need.

Troubleshoot and resolve product malfunctions that customers might have in a timely and effective manner using tools and techniques defined by the client.

Take a consultative approach with customers who are experiencing problems with their products by owning the issue and resolution. Finding the root cause of the problem and directing a field technician where applicable for ensuring resolution within the stipulated timeline.

Use multiple computer systems to research products, services, common problems and solutions offered Document customer needs, interactions and outcomes in the appropriate tool or system, including additional request creation if issues cannot be resolved real time

Creating a “WOW” factor in every interaction through exceptional communication skills, taking ownership of the interaction and speed of service

Regular 1:1 coaching session with your supervisor to ensure you meet key performance indicators

Why choose us?

HGS is a global leader in customer experience management. With more than 20,000 employees spread across 10 countries, our mission is to make our clients more competitive by providing exceptional experiences. Powered by a people first philosophy and experience serving hundreds of the world’s leading brands, HGS is the perfect place to build your future!

Plus, Working With HGS Comes With Benefits Like

$20 hourly and overtime opportunities

Best in class medical, dental, vision benefits

Refer-A-Friend bonuses

Employee assistance programs

Flexible Schedule Options

Career advancement in a fast growing organization

People focused environment where you’ll make lifetime connections and friendships

What We Are Looking For

So what really makes a great Bilingual French & English Customer Service Representative ? Think of yourself as a product expert and problem solver that provides a consultative approach to issue resolution. If you’re compassionate, energetic, bold and want to work in a customer centric role with an amazing opportunity to make an impact on people’s lives, you’ll love this role!

Requirements

You’re at least 18 years of age

You must be physically living in and able to work in Waterloo, Ontario Office

Location is 200-2300 University Ave E.

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent

You are fluent in French and English

You can work between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST but have some flexibility as business needs may change

You have at least 6 months of customer service experience and you understand the value of coaching / feedback

You have experience troubleshooting issues and understand the importance of owning the resolution for the customer

Demonstrate a caring, supportive and friendly nature in every interaction with the upmost confidence and urgency

You’re computer savvy, comfortable sitting at a desk and working with multiple monitors

You’re results oriented and comfortable providing customers with recommendations and solutions

You have excellent time management skills

HGS is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by HGS Canada regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You will be required to pass preemployment tests and an interview. Our initial screening does include Artificial Intelligence assessments.