Contact Centre Agent PT

Requisition ID:  1018
Location: 

London, Ontario, Canada, N6M 1B3

Job Type:  Part-Time

Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers!  Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Contact Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities. 

The Role

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Permanent Contact Centre Agent to join our team, reporting to the Customer Contact Centre Supervisor. In this role, you will professionally handle incoming calls providing exceptional customer service, accurately process customer orders, and maintain confidential information. The Contact Centre operates Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 8:15 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM. The starting wage for this role is $18.90/hour.

Location

We offer Remote/Hybrid Flex work with visits into the office on an as-needed basis. The Contact Centre office is located in London, ON and applicants are required to reside within driving distance in order to meet our on-site requirements. 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Receive incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner
  • Multitasking in a customer contact centre
  • Providing exceptional customer services to all customers 
  • Providing timely and accurate order entry for customers
  • Accurate reporting of confidential information
  • Must be able to follow set procedures including the ability to adhere strictly to call scripting 
  • Must be willing and able to sit for prolonged periods
  • A quiet home work environment is required
  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

  • Completion of High School and/or GED equivalent preferred
  • Post secondary education considered an asset

Experience

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Previous experience in a contact centre or customer service training

Skills

  • Excellent customer service, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Must have a clear speaking voice and be able to communicate well over the phone
  • A professional, courteous, and welcoming manner – both in person and on the telephone
  • Fluently Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all contacts

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

 

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.