Job Title: Client Services Associate Location: Remote/Hybrid - USA Reports to: Key Account Manager Department Name: Account Management Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Pay Range: $20 - $22/hr. (Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience, etc.)    Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated and personable Customer Service Associate to join our team. The Client Services Associate (CSA) processes inbound customer service requests and inquiries via phone, e-mail, and Internet portals. The CSA is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in-depth knowledge of company provided services as well as communicating effectively with team members within the customer operational department.   Essential Duties &amp; Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide timely and accurate information to inbound customer service requests</li> <li>Respond promptly and professionally to incoming phone calls, E-mails, and other web-based systems</li> <li>Process customer service requests according to established department policies and procedures</li> <li>Provide timely feedback to the company regarding service failures or customer concerns</li> <li>Schedule services with service partners; Enter and update service requests and orders into designated internal work order system and/or portals</li> <li>Follow up throughout the life of existing tickets and keep the customers informed about ticket status</li> <li>Determine problems that demand immediate promotion to direct supervisor</li> <li>Support strategic ongoing initiatives communicated by the direct supervisor</li> <li>Respond proactively to customer inquiries and concerns</li> <li>Resolve invoice questions and investigate payment issues with vendors; assist manager with preparing the customer bills each month</li> <li>Verify data points and update the system as needed</li> <li>Project management as needed, including sustainability reporting, optimizing services, finding cost savings, weekly status updates, communicating policy updates that are relevant to customers, etc.</li> <li>Ability to travel and/or work onsite up as needed.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.</li> </ul>   Supervisory Responsibilities: <ul> <li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li> </ul>   Experience &amp; Qualifications: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree preferred.</li> <li>Two (2)+ years of experience in customer service roles.</li> <li>Experience in entering a high volume of transactions quickly and accurately with great attention to detail.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Strong customer service orientation with the ability to handle inquiries and requests efficiently and professionally.</li> <li>A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.</li> <li>Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision, while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.</li> <li>Discretion and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information and supporting high-level strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.</li> <li>Travel and/or onsite work will be on an as needed basis.</li> </ul>   Physical Demands and Working Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time.</li> <li>Frequent use of a computer requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.</li> <li>Ability to sit for extended periods while working from home or a designated workspace.</li> <li>Ability to perform tasks that require sustained attention and focus.</li> <li>Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>Travel to attend team meetings may be required.</li> <li>To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, the employee must provide reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions and technology setup conducive to remote work. The company laptop will be provided.</li> <li>A quiet, distraction-free workspace is required for maintaining productivity.</li> <li>Collaboration with team members may occur through virtual meetings and communication platforms.</li> </ul>   About Rubicon Rubicon is a leading provider of technology-based waste and recycling solutions for waste generators, helping them to understand, manage, and reduce waste. We provide multi-location businesses with an all-in-one waste and recycling solution, offering deep insights into your waste streams to enable informed decision-making and actions across all your locations. We help customers achieve sustainability goals with tailored zero waste solutions, leveraging our longstanding relationships with more than 8,000 vendors and hauler partners.   Rubicon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. Rubicon is committed to sustainability and will rely on all employees to serve as an advocate for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) both internally and externally to help grow the Company’s ESG objectives. <ul> <li>Environment: Contribute, measurably, to Rubicon’s carbon reduction goal and circular economy efforts</li> <li>Social: Support Rubicon’s efforts to cultivate/promote racial and gender equity</li> <li>Governance: Advance Rubicon’s commitment to best-in-class governance practices</li> </ul>