Remote Customer Service Associate Jobs in Newton, IA

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

This position supports customer service for mortgage customers.  This role requires you to interact with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.  You will need to be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day.   

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound customer calls in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
  
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
• Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
• Follow the processes of the Client program and perform all tasks in a courteous and professional manner
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions
• Create and maintain customer CRM records with accurate call details
• Accurately document call resolution in appropriate systems
• Strictly follow client process for handling financial issues and inquiries
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures
  Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements including all scheduled training

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

It's about building relationships and turning the knowledge, you gain in training into customer wins.  MCI provides all new employees with world-class training, so all positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated.

Required

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to multi-task using multiple screens and systems while talking on the phone with customers.
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately 30-45 Words per minute
• The ability to read and speak English fluently
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications including corporate intranet
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook including Sharepoint)
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• The ability to multi-task across multiple systems and screens while speak to customers.
• Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
• Strong team orientation and customer focus with a positive attitude
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Aptitude for issue identification and problem solving
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent
• An aptitude for conflict resolution and problem solving
• The ability to demonstrate good judgement when making decisions surrounding account inquiries, resolution paths, and call handling
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers

Preferred 

• Relevant experience in banking or financial services is a plus
• Experience with data-entry utilizing a computer - proven professional writing and communication abilities to be able to support the customer is a plus

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.
 
In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.
 
Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce,  GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

This position supports customer service for mortgage customers.  This role requires you to interact with hundreds of customers each week across the country to resolve support issues and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.  You will need to be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day.   

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound customer calls in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
  
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
• Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
• Follow the processes of the Client program and perform all tasks in a courteous and professional manner
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions
• Create and maintain customer CRM records with accurate call details
• Accurately document call resolution in appropriate systems
• Strictly follow client process for handling financial issues and inquiries
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures
  Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements including all scheduled training

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

It's about building relationships and turning the knowledge, you gain in training into customer wins.  MCI provides all new employees with world-class training, so all positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated.

Required

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to multi-task using multiple screens and systems while talking on the phone with customers.
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately 30-45 Words per minute
• The ability to read and speak English fluently
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications including corporate intranet
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook including Sharepoint)
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• The ability to multi-task across multiple systems and screens while speak to customers.
• Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
• Strong team orientation and customer focus with a positive attitude
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Aptitude for issue identification and problem solving
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent
• An aptitude for conflict resolution and problem solving
• The ability to demonstrate good judgement when making decisions surrounding account inquiries, resolution paths, and call handling
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers

Preferred 

• Relevant experience in banking or financial services is a plus
• Experience with data-entry utilizing a computer - proven professional writing and communication abilities to be able to support the customer is a plus

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy:

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
• Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
• Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitme