Customer Support Specialist

Title : Customer Support Specialist

Category : Customer Service & Support

EmploymentType : Full-Time

Location : NJ-Monroe Corporate

LocationType : corporate

JobLocation : Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831

JobSummary : Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media, and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK® store.

We’re proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com.

As a Customer Support Specialist, you will thrive in a call center environment, providing exceptional service and support across various lines of business, including B&N.com website, Barnes & Noble Membership Program, NOOK (Barnes & Noble’s branded e-reader), Retail Stores, and other business areas. Your primary responsibilities will involve addressing customer inquiries via email, phone, or chat, troubleshooting issues utilizing various systems, and logging into relevant information. Your goal will be to enhance the overall customer experience through effective problem-solving and clear communication.

WhatYouDo :

• Promptly resolve inquiries from customers, members, and stores via phone, email, or chat.
• Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by effectively utilizing appropriate tools and resources.
• Listen to customer concerns and complaints, identifying the root causes of issues.
• Work in one or multiple queues and / or skill sets.
• Deliver appropriate solutions and alternatives within set time frames, ensuring follow-up for resolution.
• Complete all follow-up work related to customer orders and open incidents.
• Handle special assignments as needed.
• Work with other departments as needed to follow up on issues and enhance customer experience.
• Actively participate in department meetings, providing feedback to enhance new programs.
• Support additional duties as necessary in high volume or promotional periods.
• Adhere to work standards set by the department head, manager, and / or supervisor.
• Escalate issues judiciously when they deviate from the norm.
• Adhere to work schedule as set by the needs of the contact center.
• Handle escalated customer contacts after receiving specialized training, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex issues.

Knowledge&Experience :

Expected Behaviors

This role is currently hybrid, with 3 days in the office

An employee in this position can expect a starting hourly rate of $ 18.00, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Full Time (30+ hours per week) Benefits Include : Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

This role is currently Hybrid 3 days a week in our Monroe, NJ Location

EeoStatement : Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.