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Part-Time - Customer Retention Representative

McKinney, Texas
Job number: 15314

Job Description:

Part-Time - Customer Retention Representative

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Customer Retention Department is responsible for conserving business on behalf of the Company.  You’ll be a vital part of a dedicated, professional team.  Representatives play a key role in ensuring that customers who call in with the intention of cancelling are provided assistance in understanding the importance of keeping their coverage, as well as providing policy maintenance.  

Globe Life Inc. is looking for outgoing, hardworking individuals who are self-starters, can work independently and are detail oriented.  As a Customer Retention Representative you’ll handle inbound and outbound telephone calls with customers who are calling to cancel their insurance coverage and/or place calls to current policyholders regarding coverage, premium due, as well as other policy information.  You’ll answer questions about policy benefits and premiums and accurately document the information on the appropriate database.  You must have a positive, helpful attitude with customers to quickly gather information and record it.  There is no cold calling and no phone sales. Friendly, casual work environment with full-time and part-time positions available.  Excellent earning potential – hourly wage plus bonus based on performance.   

 

Primary duties & responsibilities:

  • Handle inbound and outbound calls to customers to assist with their policy related questions and verify and document information
  • Clearly explain the policy benefits and premiums due to customers
  • Ability to solve complex policyholder issues with a positive attitude
  • Use discretion and tact when speaking with customers
  • Reselling the benefits of our policies
  • Bilingual (Spanish) hourly pay differential

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Superior customer service skills required – friendly, efficient, good listener
  • Proficient use of the computer, keyboard functions and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Must be detail-oriented with the ability to analyze information and make logical conclusions
  • Have a desire to learn and grow within the Company

Education & Work Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience; previous inside sales experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy phone and PC use
  • Sitting and wearing a headset for extended periods of time
  • Reaches above shoulder level
  • Some overtime may be required

 

Part-Time Hours:

4 days a week (5:00 pm-9:00pm) and a half day on Saturday (8a-12p) closed Sun.

 

 

Location: McKinney, Texas

Savings and Investment Plan (401K) - Eligible employees may begin participating in the plan on the first day of employment.

Pension Plan - Eligible employees who complete one year of service with the Company become participants in the Pension.* (Not available to Cleveland Employees)

Medical - Benefits are available to all eligible employees and qualified dependents the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Dental** and Vision - Eligible employees and qualified dependents are able to enroll the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Our FSA has two components, Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts. These accounts allow employees to set aside a portion of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - A pre-tax Health Spending Account (HSA) is offered to those who enroll in the High Deductible Plan. It allows you to pay for health care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service. Company contributes to HSA.

Short-Term Disability - Eligible employees may be entitled to salary continuance during periods of temporary disability. Benefits are based on employee status and years of service.*

Group Life and Long-Term Disability** - Eligible employees may elect life insurance and long-term disability coverage the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Vacation and Paid Holidays - Employees are eligible for vacation upon the completion of six months of employment. In addition, the Company offers eight paid holidays.

Education Assistance - The Company supports employees who wish to continue their education to secure increased responsibility and growth within their professional careers. We offer a reimbursement program for expenses incurred through approved institutions of learning. In addition, Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and International Claim Association (ICA) program courses are offered after the completion of six months of services at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Reimbursement - Eligible employees are able to receive up to 100% reimbursement for monthly dues (employee only).

Supplemental Plans** - Cancer, Heart/Stroke, Accident.

*Please note, some benefits may vary by subsidiary. Please be sure to clarify with the Human Resources Department.
**Company paid benefit

Do I have to apply for every job that I am interested in? - Yes. Though our Talent Acquisition Team searches our database for qualified candidates, the only way to ensure that we know what position is of interest to you is if you apply for it directly.

Now that I've applied, what happens? - You will receive an immediate response from our system. Someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will review your qualifications and skills. If you're a good fit, we'll contact you to conduct an initial interview by phone, followed by assessment testing and an in person interview(s).

How do I get the contact information of the hiring manager for the job I am interested in? - It is our policy not to give contact information to external applicants. If, after you apply, it is determined that your skills and qualifications match our hiring needs, you will be contacted directly for an interview by someone on our Talent Acquisition Team.

I've been interviewed, what's next? - If selected, we'll extend a conditional offer. Then, pending a successful background check and drug screen, we'll confirm a start date.

The Whole Globe

Globe Not only is it in our name, it’s in our hearts. Our Company thrives off of diversity and has created a culture focused on inclusivity. These two components are the pillars of our foundation and the guiding principles that build our employees and leaders.

No Ceiling

SmileThe insurance industry may be traditional, but Globe Life has been, is, and always will be dedicated to building an inclusive, sustainable, and inspiring environment that does not have a ceiling on growth.