Job description
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Client Support 1 associates directly support the success of the sales team by performing administrative work that allows the sales team to focus on acquisition.
The Client Support team is the primary resource for internal and external questions about rate discrepancies, statements, supply orders, reporting, fielding questions or requests to other teams and ensuring inquiries are answered thoroughly and in a timely manner.
This team is an exciting way to learn about our customers and how they do business, and is an extremely important part of APD’s growth in the coming years.
Responsibilities
- Answering phone calls and emails about administrative questions on behalf of sales and customers
- Ordering supplies, interpreting statements, answering accounting-related questions, producing rate cards and reports, and finding answers on behalf of the customer
- Communicating professionally, helpfully, and courteously, making it easy to do business with us.
- The entire team is expected to answer 80% of their calls within 60 seconds and make a first response to an email inquiry within 3 hours. Every team member plays a role in the team’s success.
Qualifications/Education
- Requires a minimum of three years’ experience in customer service or client relations with an emphasis on relationship building over processing
- Strong technical aptitude
- Experience with finance and insurance products and services preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrates good judgment
$42,500 - $59,500 a year
Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $42,500 to $59,500. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.
This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
