Northwestern Mutual

You’ll Like It Here At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years. Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs. We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/

Customer Service Representative

Customer SupportCustomer SupportFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1869H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Alabama + 4 moreAll locations: Alabama, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Wisconsin

Posted

126 days ago

Salary

$21 - $32 / hour

Associate Degree2 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Delivers a personalized and remarkable experience for our clients by answering their questions, providing servicing options and helping them with their products or services in a call center environment • Proficient at resolving inquiries and transactions from Financial Reps and clients on basic and intermediate (semi-complex) level calls and transactions in a registered area and is learning to become proficient in complex work • Researches and evaluates possible solutions to complex problems that requires identifying root cause and some deviations from procedures • Takes ownerships of calls and anticipates future issues to avoid repeat calls and unnecessary call transfers • Ability to de-escalate client experience situations effectively while guiding clients through complex and unique inquiries • Serves as a trusted advocate for our Financial Representatives and partners with them to meet the needs of our clients • Embraces new technology and serves as an advocate for website and self-service capabilities by educating clients and field • Understands risks and impacts that the transaction has on the client or policy • Understands how systems connect to processes and outcomes • Drives change and embraces continuous improvement by creating processes and provisions to accommodate change • Fosters a professional relationship with our clients to enhance brand loyalty • Handles phone and transactional responsibilities while adhering to strict confidentiality and privacy standards • Adept at shifting work priorities to meet the needs of the business and customer demand

Job Requirements

  • Associates degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 2 years related customer service experience with proven customer service skills
  • Advanced understanding of Investment or Income markets or products (i.e. VA, VL, VUL Retirement or Business markets)
  • A basic understanding of tax implications
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and handle high volume of calls/case load with the greatest possible degree of accuracy
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • A strong desire to continuously learn and improve
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide options
  • Demonstrated computer experience with solid keyboarding skills and proficiency with current software packages

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
  • Professional development opportunities

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