Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Fluent in French) – Contract – W2 jobs

Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Contract
Newport News, VA

Overview
Responds to a wide range of phone and email inquiries in Spanish or in French, providing detailed knowledge of the Order’s insurance, annuity product offerings and fraternal organization utilizing all information systems data as appropriate and within guidelines. At all times, maintains professional, courteous and positive image to reflect positively on the Order’s image and business operations.
Core Responsibilities
Engages caller, asks probing questions, as necessary, to determine the nature of the call and analyzes the issues of concern. Uses KofC online systems to search for and secure the information needed to answer the callers inquiry and provide the appropriate response. Responds to general and detailed questions from policyholders and field force on life insurance (old and new), ownership rights, cash values, accounting and taxation, tax sheltered/non tax sheltered annuities (FPA, SPA, Vantage) and SPIA, settlement options and fraternal rules as appropriate and within guidelines.
Follows procedures for release of specific policyholder information; assesses customer and field force needs for Home Office assistance. Forwards standard or special action requests to appropriate department to comply with callers request for written correspondence.
Reviews and determines nature of email inquiries, analyzes the issues and either responds or directs the inquiry to the proper department. Serves as liaison between KofCs website and its departments.
Performs other customer service related duties, e.g., French/English, translates for other business areas.
Routinely reads departmental communications, product updates and other tools to stay current with organizational developments.
Performs other customer service related duties as requested by supervisor.
 
Skills Qualifications
Experience providing outstanding customer service by showcasing expertise, fostering trust, and growing customer satisfaction
An effective communicator who understands the importance of listening, being empathetic, and remaining professional in a conversational manner
Solid written communication skills
Ability to work and grow in a fast-paced, high-volume call center environment
Willingness to learn new skills and ability to adjust to changes quickly
Open to feedback to support your performance and development
Solid computer and multi-tasking skills
Ability to speak French Canadian 
Salary commensurates with bi-lingual proficiency.
Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $41,000-63,500.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or currently pursuing preferred.