ADDRESS: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

STORE CODE: Contact Centers (7239189)

Retail Business Services is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, providing services to five East Coast grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the size and scale of the local brands to and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Customer Agent will be responsible for providing direct support to store personnel and external customers in an effort to ensure proper service levels are met based on the hours of the Contact Center.  This individual will provide excellent customer service via phone and email to both internal and external customers in relation to Technology, Merchandising, Store Maintenance, Operations, Order Add/Cuts, Order call Block Polling, On-line Orders, Digital Offers; and Loyalty Programs. The Customer Agent will strive to enhance customer loyalty through positive engagements via phone and email and will provide clear information or direction with regard to actions required by customers (internal and external) in order to fully address their concerns.  

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support inbound customer inquiries.
• Support email, survey and Contact Us customer inquiries.
• Work with customers and stores to document, resolve and/or escalate problems being reported.  As part of the process, record required contact information and problem description in the appropriate application. (Call content, appropriate notifications, error messages, problem classification and severity are critical to the problem review and resolution process).
• Strive to provide appropriate resolution at the first point of contact and escalate unsolved issues as needed.
• Gather data during the problem-solving process, analyze the situations, and provide solutions.
• Utilize logical problem-solving skills and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems reported by stores and customers.
• Demonstrate excellent writing, grammar, and computer skills in order to meet department standards and demonstrate empathy and responsiveness to customers’ concerns.
• Be alert to urgent or severe issues for immediate escalation, as well as trends that may negatively impact the company.
• Take ownership of all calls and cases/tickets opened; track the contact status to resolution utilizing the appropriate application. 
• Escalate complex and/or high priority problems to appropriate coworkers, support groups, or vendors for resolution.
• Ensure proper notification and escalation procedures are followed to update business users and customers.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Requirement: High School or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferably in a call center environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a customer service mentality
• Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of calls/inquiries per day
• Self-motivated with a drive for professional growth within the organization
• IT helpdesk experience is highly desired but not required
• Attention to detail

Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices.com

Retail Business Services, ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Business Integrity Services (Legal, Risk Management, Quality Assurance), Business Services (HR Technology Systems and Process Management), Communications & Omnichannel Service Center, Finance Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, Indirect Center of Excellence, Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Retail Innovation Center of Excellence, Store Development, Leasing & Facilities Support, and Strategy & Business Development. Retail Business Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.