Customer Experience Specialist (Hybrid)

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

Available Hybrid Shifts: Tuesday-Saturday, 9AM-6PM

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Next 9-week paid training class is expected to start on October 20, 2025 and will be conducted Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM.

The first 5-weeks will be conducted remotely at home with live trainers and classmates in your dedicated work space

The remaining 4-weeks will be conducted in-person at our training facility in Lehighton, PA

In-person training covers live calls and hands-on troubleshooting

Training hours may differ from the regular assigned /accepted shift; specific training schedules will be discussed during the job interview, if one is conducted

Agents must have established residency in Pennsylvania

Agents must have a High-Speed Data Connection with a Minimum of 400 Mbps and quiet dedicated office space in which to work during their shifts

WFH Equipment is provided by Blue Ridge and MUST hook up directly to the back of your router at home

Hybrid agents will be staffed regularly to work in their assigned Retail office location and will be scheduled to work-from-home if not needed at the office

Work-from-home days are dependent upon performance Our passion at Blue Ridge is to keep our community connected through reliable High-Speed Internet (with HomeFi), Blue Ridge Mobile, Home Phone, and Video (Stream & Live TV) Technology. Servicing Northeastern Pennsylvania, we work hard every day to connect our customers to the people, places, and things that matter the most in their lives.

We are currently seeking a Hybrid Customer Experience Specialist, to help us build and maintain trusted relationships with our valued customers. With each interaction, you get the opportunity to work as a brand ambassador and assist our customers over the phone, and at our retail counter. Your primary responsibility is to deliver a pleasant experience consistently to our customers by demonstrating a caring and practical approach with each interaction. The products and services we offer enable customers to stay connected to the people and things that matter most to them. Helping customers to understand how our services work and how they can get the most out of the technology is important. When they have questions about their bill, installation, or service we answer those promptly, professionally, and politely. Each customer interaction is important. We exist because of our customers and it is important that we connect with each one so they know we value the relationship we have with them and appreciate that they chose Blue Ridge.

Our ideal candidate must maintain a positive demeanor and know how to tactfully respond to situations. The position requires the skill and personality to respectfully care for our valued customers while keeping our company's policies and guidelines in perspective. It is essential to have good listening and communication skills while staying approachable to ensure a comfortable experience for our customers. The right candidate will have a humble yet goal-oriented nature ready to learn a variety of skills, and platforms, to be successful in a busy retail center environment. Strong people skills are necessary, as well as a strong desire to improve and create new solutions. We are looking for this candidate to have a passion for customer service and working for Blue Ridge.

Our Customer Care Teams are diverse and uphold a personality of fun, caring, approachable, yet practical to deliver results. Our brand promise is, "To Deliver a Trusted and Valued Connection - Always!" Our culture is rich with learning and growth opportunities. We provide weekly coaching with your dedicated leader and continuous training opportunities to ensure you feel supported in reaching your career goals. We are seeking dependability from our team members, with the ability to work overtime if needed. Blue Ridge offers an impressive health insurance package to full-time employees, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and an employee referral program.

Core Responsibilities

Providing support to Blue Ridge customers for billing, troubleshooting, retention, and sales interactions

Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems and other general account inquiries in a single customer interaction to maximize the customer experience; Communicate information and directions to the customer in an organized and concise manner

Educating customers about the features and benefits of our products and services and consistently promote self-service options to improve the customer experience

Right fitting our products to customers as solutions through upgrades, self-installs, and/or swapping out equipment

Ensuring proper cash handling procedures are implemented through tracking and processing payments, providing receipts with each transaction, and completing cash and check deposits

Educating customers about the features and benefits of our products and services and consistently promote self-service options to improve the customer experience

Acting as a product consultant, communicating product features and benefits and making recommendations based on the customers' needs/interests; Identifies buying signals, asks for the sale, reinforces current value to existing customers, and delivers a high-quality interaction

Explaining account information to customers with a focus on first interaction resolution

Resolving customer complaints/concerns through active listening, empathy, professionalism, and problem-solving

Inspecting the store's physical appearance to make sure it's clean and well-stocked at all times

Other duties as assigned Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Established residency in Pennsylvania

Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record

Previous Customer Service and/or Sales Experience a plus

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Programs and Outlook

Excellent Communications Skills - Oral and Written

Ability to build positive rapport quickly with customers

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changes

Ability to perform duties while adhering to company policies and procedures

Ability to create solutions and implement changes which displaying innovation

Ability to come into the local office as scheduled

Ability to lift and carry 30lb equipment boxes

Willingness to work as part of a team

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