Customer Service Representative - Seasonal Full Time

November 20, 2024

Who are our Customer Service Representatives ? They are people who truly care about creating a seamless experience for our customers.

Agents are trained in taking calls to assist customers with anything from placing orders and facilitating returns, to locating products and scheduling deliveries for all of our Williams-Sonoma brands. If you consider yourself a blend of determination with a heart of gold, THIS.IS.YOUR.OPPORTUNITY.

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What Benefits do you offer?

40% Discount on most merchandise!
Fun contests / rewards and recognition programs
Paid Training from the comfort of your home
Internal conversion and promotional opportunities. Based on position requirements and tenure, this can occur within the first 60 days if interested
Pay = $15.00/hr *compensation may differ due to individual state wage requirements*

Essential Functions: The nuts and bolts

Address customer questions and concerns regarding product and delivery information
Provide product information, review alternative solutions if an item is out of stock and place orders for the customer.
Successfully negotiate and appease customers using a variety of methods established by Williams-Sonoma, Inc., guidelines.
Check inventory, process returns, issue replacements and credits for damaged or defective merchandise
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

What you need to apply

High School diploma or GED
1 – 2 years previous customer service experience
Experience in a performance-based or metric-driven environment
Strong ability to communicate both verbally and written with capable data entry skills

Important Facts: MUST HAVE THESE FOR CONSIDERATION

Ability to complete mandatory paid training for 4 weeks - 100% attendance is required
Confirm that you have the equipment requirements listed below. This will be asked throughout the interview process and could affect employment status if not met

Technology Requirements Overview:

In order to work from home, our agents must have their own full-size or all-in-one desktop personal computer, or a traditional laptop personal computer that meets the minimum specifications listed in the sections below.

Devices not acceptable:

Tablet-based/convertible personal computers (i.e. – Microsoft Surface, Surface Book), Chromebooks, Steam Decks and mobile phones (unless needed for two-factor authentication) are not acceptable.

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

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