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Full-time Globe Call Center Outbound Specialist

3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas
Job number: 15289

Job Description:

Full-time Globe Call Center Outbound Specialist

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description:

It is the responsibility of the GCCS Outbound Specialist to conduct outbound and receive inbound calls and determine the proper action with each. The agent will record information, and maintain the procedures and policies of this department. The agent is to provide excellent customer service and assist policyholders as needed. The successful candidate will need to be a performance driven person skilled at interacting with the public by phone.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Make outbound calls to newly issued business to welcome them to the Globe Life Family and to ensure their policy(s) are accurate and assist with any additional information pertaining to their new policy.
  • Maneuver within our CRM while speaking with recently approved customers to collect the first premium to activate their Life Insurance policy.
  • Make outbound calls to internet generated leads to warm up potential customers for our Sales Team.
  • Be able to explain policy benefits.
  • Complete necessary paperwork when needed.
  • Assist with correspondence and error corrections for policy service.

As Needed:

Execute special projects that encompass making numerous outbound calls for special projects/campaigns for our sister companies including AIL & LNL and recording activities requested by/from customers.

Required Skills:

  • Customer service background and good phone skills.
  • Excellent communication, both written and oral, and organization skills
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be comfortable collecting payments via Credit Card and Bank Draft payment options from our customers.
  • Excellent alpha and number recognition skills
  • Demonstrated mathematical abilities (Have a math aptitude)
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle high stress situations calmly and with tact and professionalism.
  • Strong decision making skills with the ability to analyze situations and make logical conclusions.
  • Regular and predictable attendance required
  • Be proficient with a computer
  • Able to multifunction from many different sources
  • Be customer “friendly”
  • Be organized and a good time manager
  • Able to make accurate choices

 Required Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of customer service or 1+ years of a professional environment in a customer service related atmosphere

Assets:

  • Some college preferred
  • Licensed in Life, Accident and Health Insurance is preferred, not required.
  • 1+ years of office experience preferred. Telecommunications experience a plus.
  • Life and Health insurance background and knowledge of insurance operations desired

 Physical Requirements:

Heavy outbound/inbound telecommunication and moderate writing.  Heavy phone and PC usage. Sitting still for extended periods of time.

Required Skills

  • Customer service background and good phone skills.
  • Excellent communication, both written and oral, and organization skills
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be comfortable collecting payments via Credit Card and Bank Draft payment options from our customers.
  • Excellent alpha and number recognition skills
  • Demonstrated mathematical abilities (Have a math aptitude)
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle high stress situations calmly and with tact and professionalism.
  • Strong decision making skills with the ability to analyze situations and make logical conclusions.
  • Regular and predictable attendance required
  • Be proficient with a computer
  • Able to multifunction from many different sources
  • Be customer “friendly”
  • Be organized and a good time manager
  • Able to make accurate choices

 

Schedule: 5pm - 9pm

Required Knowledge & Experience

  •  High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of customer service or 1+ years of a professional environment in a customer service related atmosphere
  • Some college preferred
  • Licensed in Life, Accident and Health Insurance is preferred, not required.
  • 1+ years of office experience preferred. Telecommunications experience a plus.
  • Life and Health insurance background and knowledge of insurance operations desired

 

 

 

**We are following the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19!

All interviews and training have transitioned to a virtual platform. There are continuing opportunities for team members to work remotely as we look to maintain safe and healthy work environments.

Location: 3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., 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.

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