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Loadsmart

Forward Deployed Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$115K - $180K/yr

LOCATION: US Remote with travel up to 50% to client engagements and Loadsmart's Chicago office ... chat-based agents - prioritizing action and execution speed to deliver value. * Tune prompts, agent ...

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How much do remote chat agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote chat agent in Illinois is $18.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.23 and $18.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote chat agent?

Remote chat agents are customer service professionals who assist customers via online chat platforms, rather than over the phone or in person. They work from a remote location, such as their home, using computers and internet connections to communicate with clients or customers. Their main responsibilities include answering questions, resolving issues, providing product or service information, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Remote chat agents often work for various industries, including retail, technology, and financial services, offering support through live chat, messaging apps, or social media.

What does a remote chat agent do?

A remote chat agent answers customer questions through an online chat platform. Your primary responsibilities are to assist customers and troubleshoot issues. You address minor problems and escalate complicated situations to the proper resources. You connect with clients quickly and provide live help. Your duties include using the chat platform, diagnosing the client's problem, communicating until full satisfaction, and assisting with resolutions. A remote chat agent can work in a call center, office environment, or from home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote chat agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Chat Agent, you need excellent written communication, strong typing skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, chat platforms, and ticketing software is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, patience, and attention to detail help agents deliver a positive customer experience. These skills are crucial for efficiently resolving customer inquiries and maintaining high satisfaction in a remote, fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by remote chat agents, and how can they be managed effectively?

Remote Chat Agents often encounter challenges such as handling multiple conversations simultaneously, maintaining a consistent and friendly tone, and resolving customer issues efficiently without face-to-face interaction. Effective time management, clear written communication skills, and familiarity with the company’s resources and support tools are essential for success. Many organizations provide training, knowledge bases, and regular team check-ins to help agents stay informed and supported while working remotely.
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Infographic showing various Remote Chat Agent job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,349 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Call Center Remote Customer Service Representative

Vimo

Bourbonnais, IL • Remote

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description

It's truly an exciting time to be a part of Vimo! We are hiring Remote Customer Service Representatives to join our elite teams. Despite everything we are facing in our communities and our country right now, Vimo is coming together as a team, adapting, growing, and hiring. At Vimo, there are many opportunities to grow, and we hope to appeal to reliable, dedicated, and self-driven individuals to join us. We are committed to building each other up and infusing a motivating and positive work environment despite working remotely. Our vision has always been to make finding and enrolling in health insurance simple, this is more important now than ever before. As a Remote Customer Service Representative, you'll be a part of delivering an amazing customer experience and help unveil the mystery of finding and enrolling in health insurance.

Vimo currently has the largest state-based marketplace footprint, and our consumer-friendly interface and decision support tools empower millions of consumers across the country to make better health plan decisions. Vimo builds and operates award-winning cloud-based enrollment tools that serve state-based exchanges, brokers, insurers, and consumers. In addition to eligibility determination, plan selection, and enrollment technology for state agencies, the company delivers innovative agent marketing and call center tools and services.

Full-time/Seasonal

· $17.00/hr. plus performance incentives

· $19.00/hr. Spanish Bilingual, plus performance incentives

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Complete Background check and drug test within 3 days
  • Dedicated, private, and secure workspace
  • Personal device with functioning camera required for the Training Period
  • Committed to full attendance for paid 3-week Training period
  • Minimum Internet Speed of 100 mb/s with ethernet
  • Cable/Fiber Broadband Internet with a hard-wired ethernet connection is required
  • NOT compatible with mobile internet service providers and/or satellites.
  • NOT compatible with Wi-Fi internet access or Wi-Fi adapters/extenders
    (For example, T-Mobile is not compatible with our internal systems)

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities   

  • Inbound/Outbound Calls 

  • Deliver the highest level of customer service experience consistently 

  • Manage customer accounts and provide technical support 

  • Application Data Entry 

  • Online chat inquiries as assigned 

  • Interpret and follow defined procedures and policies 

  • Creative problem-solving skills 

  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing projects and updates  

  • Time and task management (multitasking and task prioritization) 

  • Extensive self-study, training, and testing are required; eligibility to proceed through training and certifications is dependent upon passing required exams  

  • Adhere to regulated guidelines for communications via all channels 

Qualifications  

  • Moderate to Advanced computer skills  

  • High level of comfort learning new technology 

  • High level of professionalism 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Comfortable working from home 

  • Self-motivated and success-driven 

What We Offer  

  • Paid Training 

  • Full-Time, Seasonal role 

  • Performance and attendance-based incentives, in addition to the base pay 

  • The convenience of working from home 

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment   

  • 401K Match  

  • Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) 

  • Paid time off (PTO) 

Preferred Experience (not required)  

  • Previous experience in customer support or technical support role  

  • Previous experience with Group and/or Individual health insurance, or the Affordable Care Act  

  • Previous experience in a Call Center  

  • Familiarity with CRM systems and practices  

  • Spanish Bilingual, a plus

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