Alliance Data USA Careers 2022 | Apply For Customer Care Associate Jobs In Columbus, Ohio

The Customer Care Department is driven by a talented group of customer experience professionals who take great pride in building customer and brand loyalty through positive customer interactions. The Customer Care Associate (WAH) is responsible for providing a superior and efficient experience on inbound customer service calls from customers and in-store members of brand partner organizations while adhering to all procedural and regulatory guidelines. The Customer Care Associate is responsible for a multitude of inquiries including (but not limited to) Fee Inquiries, Statement Reviews, Credits/Return Calls, Loyalty Rewards Calls, Credit Line inquiries, Dispute intake and authorization requests for credit card products that Alliance Data offers to its customers.

Essential Job Functions

Customer Experience – Answer a variety of inbound customer service calls from customers in the retail environment. Efficiently build a connection with customers through care, empathy, listening, acknowledgement and through providing accurate information. Interact professionally, respectfully, and energetically to mutually resolve customer inquiries through negotiation and education. Recognize when to leverage resources to resolve customer inquiries. Demonstrate ownership and accountability without placing blame.

Build Relationships – Serve as a brand ambassador to assist the brand partner associates and customers with in-store transactions. Work independently and as a part of a team. Actively engage with teammates to achieve common goals through knowledge sharing.

Communication – Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external partners. Explain complex topics in a clear and concise manner. Respond well under pressure and appreciate ambiguity as a normal business condition. Give and accept feedback as a matter of practice. Document interactions and update customer records in company systems. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook and Teams to execute daily work.

Reports to:

Supervisor

Distinctions (if applicable): work at home

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: 

Normal office environment, some travel may be required.

• Work from home office; Travel to care center site as needed (if applicable). Job requires sitting the majority of workday. Schedule flexibility to work 40 hours per week including days, evenings and weekends.
• Workspace Environment- A dedicated workspace that is able to simulate an office environment. The room should provide an area that separates you from others while working.
•  Equipment- Alliance Data will provide you with the equipment to work from home. This equipment is able to be used for work purposes only.
• Internet/Phone- Alliance Data requires [email protected] associates to have internet access in order to perform the responsibilities of their role remotely. At a minimum, associates working from home are required to have Cable or Fiber Residential Broadband Internet Service at the following minimum speeds: 25Mbps Download / 5Mbps Upload. This access enables the [email protected] associate to connect to information and other resources within Alliance Data. Satellite, DSL, Cellular (i.e. 4G and 5G), Microwave, and other types of connectivity are not permitted for use due to their limited speeds and/or less stable connectivity. Additionally, a wired ethernet connection is required.
• Location- Although this position is considered work at home, the candidate must reside within the same state or 60 miles from their current physical Alliance Data location or hub.

Direct Reports:  0

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Experience:

Six months, or more, of customer service experience in retail, food service, hospitality, call center or related experience