Customer Service Representative- Bilingual Spanish Preferred
Evergreen Park, IL, United States
Overview
PLS®: People. Location. Service
PLS-which stands for People - Location - Service-is a leading retail provider of alternative financial services. The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states. Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co-Presidents.
Position Overview:
Successful Customer Service Representatives (CSR) are the primary point-of-contact with our customers. They are the "face" of PLS. As such, they are accountable for delivering superior customer service. They also sell company products and services. The CSR is accountable for maintaining company standards of quality and complying with all policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Providing outstanding customer service to ensure repeat business
Promoting our products and services to current and potential customers
Ensuring all transactions are completed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Following company policies and procedures
Maintaining a balanced cash drawer
Completing all transactions accurately, including cash handling
Using multiple computer applications to access information and process transactions
Resolving customer complaints or referring complaints to the Store Manager for resolution
Maintaining a safe, organized, and clean environment
Performing other duties as instructed by management
Qualifications
Job Requirements: Previous customer service experience in industries such as hospitality, financial services, retail or restaurant is preferred
Ability, willingness, and comfort to engage with customers
Strong verbal communication
Ability to drive sales
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Professional appearance and demeanor
Able to work flexible hours, including early morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays
English fluency is required
English/Spanish bilingual is a plus
Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 15 lbs.
Must be able to work in restrictive spaces and keep their concentration in a busy environment with moderate to high noise levels
Benefits:
Benefits for eligible employees include medical/dental/vision, 401k, vacation, opportunities for advancement, on-going training available.
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS:
Communication • Customer Focus • Integrity and Trust • Teamwork • Results
PLS Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLS Financial Services is a drug-free workplace. PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team [email protected] to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment