*Potential for hybrid work after 6 to 8 week training requirement  

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected.  Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

 Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.

Position Purpose:

Effectively and professionally communicate with customers, client companies and co-workers, over the phone, web, social media and email in accordance with department standards and goals to ensure the Company satisfactorily meets their needs.  Ensure that customers are consistently provided with prompt, accurate and courteous service. Communicate effectively with others within the department and cross functional areas in order to foster a positive working environment.  Assist and contribute to improved processes in order to efficiently and accurately respond to customers and client companies.  Successfully resolve directly, or coordinate the resolution of, routine customer issues and complaints in a timely manner.

Principal Accountabilities:

70%    •    Respond and communicate promptly to customer inquiries through various communication channels

•    Acknowledge and resolve customer complaints

•    Process all customer requests in accordance with all policy and procedures

•    Communicate and coordinate with peers and supervisors as necessary

•    Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process

•    Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support

•    Follow call calibration guideline expectations to ensure customer satisfaction and one call resolution.

•    Contribute to the team and help foster an atmosphere of support by applying Unitil core values.

•    Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

20%    •    Effectively and accurately acknowledge and resolve all customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints within CIS.  Ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately in order to ensure a one contact resolution and positive customer experience.

•    Recommend proactive solutions that could enhance the customer experience, such as communication preferences, Uni-pay, web account set up, and self-service ways to pay.

10%    •    Complete all customer requests received through various communication channels (CHAT, WEB, IVR, Email, Social etc.)  In a timely and professional manner. Ensure that written communication back to the customer is error free and grammatically correct.  Ensure that all information provided is within all company standards and polices.

As Needed     •    Respond to unforeseen situations and complete assignments and special projects as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:

•    High School diploma, general education degree or equivalent experience.

•    1 year experience in providing telephone customer service in a call center environment.

•    Possess advanced keyboarding and PC skills in a Windows environment.

•    Advanced web communication skills.

•    Ability to work in a changing environment.

•    Strong written and oral communication skills.

•    Demonstrated reliability and flexibility.

•    Must accept alternate shift coverage on a rotation basis and as required.

•    Ability to multi-task, navigate and communicate effectively over VOIP and other communication channels

•    High degree of self-awareness and pride in one’s work

•    Ability to stay calm when customers are stressed or upset