Customer Support Agent
Working in the Customer Support Team, the Customer Support Representative serves a critical role in assisting our customers and helping to educate them about travel insurance plans, coverage, and claims advocacy. As the primary point of contact with our customers, the agent is expected to be professional, knowledgeable, honest, friendly, and accurate, with the goal of providing the best service possible to our customers.
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Primary Duties:
- Provide support and set proper coverage expectations to customers via chat, email, and phone.
- Ask questions to determine the best plan for each customer’s needs and unique trips.
- Process changes and updates to existing policies.
- Maintain updated knowledge on the industry, products, services and procedures.
- Consistently communicate with the team and management - providing feedback and input for improvement and creation of a positive work culture and customer experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social/environmental goals and related company actions.
- Uphold the company’s social and environmental commitments and represent these commitments when corresponding with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in company-wide initiatives to advance social and environmental performance, such as: sustainability training, DEI training, volunteering, and participation in internal committees.
- Proactively work to develop new skills and evolve with Wanderwell!
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Qualifications:
- Possess a current Property & Casualty Producer license in your resident state. Life and Health license and travel addendum is a strong plus.
- Experience in customer service, a desire to help people.
- Superior communication, writing, and conversational skills and the ability to connect with a diverse base of traveling customers.
- Possess strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zendesk.
- Ability to effectively assist customers via communication methods - phone, email, and live chat.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and to work flexible hours.
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Extras:
- Experience in sales & relationship management.
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Humility
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Benefits: A competitive compensation package that includes:
- Generous paid time off (PTO): Paid company holidays plus 10 days to be used at your discretion, with advanced notice.
- Golden Ticket holiday after 3 consecutive years on the team (Ask about this during your interview.)
- Discretionary company performance bonuses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% company match.*
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans are available.*
- Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.*
- Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing organization.
- Flexible work schedules to achieve a work/life balance.
- Work remotely or join us in the Portland, OR office.
*after a probationary period.
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Compensation:
- Base salary = $40k-$50k per year - based on experience level and licenses held.
- Bonus based on team performance
- Please submit salary request with resume
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Our Mission Wanderwell is focused on guiding travelers towards modern, comprehensive, yet cost-effective plans - giving you peace of mind on your adventures. Wanderwell is committed to environmental conservation and sustainable, regenerative business and travel practices. These values are highlighted in our active participation and engagement as a Certified B Corp, 1% for the Planet business member, Adventure Travel Trade Association member, Transformational Travel Council ALLY, and Tourism Cares member. At least one percent of revenue from your purchase will be given to nonprofits in the 1% for the Planet member network and the Planet Impact Fund, and to other nonprofits that promote sustainable travel - maximizing our social impact and environmental stewardship. |
Wanderwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We look for team members who are values-aligned and eager to make measurable impact by advocating for all of our stakeholders in travel and insurance. With Wanderwell...you're good
*after waiting periods
to express interest in this role, please email us at hello@gowanderwell.com