Global Support Agent

Self-storage is one of the fastest growing sectors of the retail sales industry. StorageMart is the largest independent providers of self-storage for business and domestic customers in Canada, the United States and the U.K.


Location: On-site – Columbia, MO (No Remote Work)
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Schedule: Open availability required. Must be available to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
Summary: Responsible for handling inbound and outbound calls as trained and in a timely manner. As a sales representative, you will be responsible for positively engaging with potential and current customers, promoting our services, and closing the sale to achieve individual and company goals. Must provide an excellent experience to all callers.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Answers all calls in a professional and friendly manner with a pleasant greeting, an offer assistance, and confirmation of help with language like "Sure, I can help you with that." or "Yes, we can do that.".
2. Answers calls with the appropriate company name in the greeting.
3. Complete all outbound calls as assigned.
4. Addresses callers needs such as needs storage, needs to speak with manager, needs supplies, if a caller asks for something other than storage, the representative must ask "Do you need storage?".
5. Handles calls as trained, following the five agreements, reading the operator notes, overcoming concerns, assuming the sales and creating urgency to complete the highest booking possible.
6. Guide callers through the sales process, understanding their needs and recommending suitable storage solutions.
7. Repeats and/or spells caller’s information back to the caller.
8. Goes over the end of call wrap up such as reviews size held, and the date caller is coming in.
9. Covers rental requirements, office, and access hours as well as features and benefits of renting with us.
10. Receptive to feedback and willing to improve and learn new information.
11. Build positive relationships with callers through active listening and effective communication.
*Essential Function
12. Adhere to key performance indicators related to call volume, conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
13. Stay informed about the features, procedures, and benefits of our service to effectively communicate and address caller inquiries.
14. Persuasive and resilient with the ability to handle objections and rejection.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
• Time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.