Customer Service Representative Health Insurance

Alliant is hiring for a Customer Service Representative at our Senior Savings Network office in North Charleston!Senior Savings Network is licensed to sell senior insurance products in all 50 states. We firmly believe that whether you live down the street or across the country, seniors deserve to be treated with the same care, respect, and personal attention you’d expect from a trusted neighbor or family friend. Every conversation matters, and every individual story is met with understanding and compassion.
OFFICE LOCATION- 3955 Faber Place Dr. N. Charleston SC 29405
SUMMARY Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services, including the development of valuable leads for insurance and insurance related products, and to promote the company's product portfolio via the telephone and internet to support the organization to increase company revenue and profit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service: Place and receive outbound and inbound calls related to the development of insurance leads. Promote the company’s product portfolio and provide service assistance to consumers; Respond to consumer inquiries through calls both inbound and outbound as well as internet inquiries. Deliver prepared scripts to prospects and leads with the intent of delivering a qualified prospect or lead to a Licensed Agent. Communicate with consumers regularly regarding rate changes, new product offerings, additional product information, and new policy issuance. Monitor compliance with program reporting rules and service requirements. Update and maintain proprietary Lead Advantage System in accordance with policies and procedures. Document each and every consumer contact with detailed notes;Special Projects: Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of the organization and Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees; Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management;Performs other duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GEDOne (1) or more years Customer Service experienceCustomer service or call center experience Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language SKILLS Working knowledge of insurance services industries Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminologySkill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customersSkill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflictsSkill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc. Skill in the use of time management and organization skillsSkill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general publicProficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred)Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive mannerAbility to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situationsAbility to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communicationAbility to persuadeAbility to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requestsAbility to read, write and communicate English effectivelyAbility to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policiesAbility to actively contribute to team effortAbility to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisionsAbility to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame#LI-GS1