**Experienced Virtual Customer Support Associate - Seasonal Contractual Role in Maharashtra**

About Us

Amazon is a world-renowned e-commerce giant, committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. Our award-winning Customer Service team is a vital part of achieving this goal, and we're on the hunt for talented individuals to join our ranks. As a Virtual Customer Support Associate, you'll be the first point of contact for our customers, providing exceptional support experiences that exceed their expectations.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Virtual Customer Support team in Maharashtra. As a Virtual Customer Support Associate, you'll work from home, providing top-notch support to our customers through phone, chat, and email. You'll be trained to problem-solve and deliver exceptional support experiences, using a variety of tools to navigate, research, and review solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer support through phone, chat, and email, resolving customer queries and issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Use a variety of tools to navigate, research, and review solutions, ensuring that customers receive accurate and helpful information.
• Communicate effectively with customers, using a friendly and customer-focused approach to build trust and rapport.
• Work in a high-energy environment, multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring that you're equipped to provide the best possible support to our customers.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum age of 18 years old.
• The right to work in India.
• Strong communication skills in English, with both written and oral fluency.
• The availability to work varying shifts from Monday to Sunday within the operating hours.
• The willingness and ability to work in rotating shifts (i.e. early, late, overnight, weekend, and overtime as required).
• A quiet, distraction-free workspace (dedicated office space with a desk and chair).
• A minimum broadband connection of 20MB download speed and 8MB upload speed using a hard-wire ethernet internet connection (no WIFI).

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications would be beneficial:

• Previous experience in customer service or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple customer interactions simultaneously.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple customer interactions simultaneously.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and technologies.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Virtual Customer Support Associate, you'll have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• The chance to work with a diverse team of talented individuals, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• The opportunity to take on new challenges and responsibilities, advancing your career within the company.
• Access to Amazon's extensive library of online courses and training programs, enabling you to develop new skills and expertise.

Work Environment and Company Culture

As a Virtual Customer Support Associate, you'll work from home, providing the flexibility and autonomy to manage your work schedule and environment. Our company culture is built on the principles of customer obsession, ownership, and invention, with a focus on innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A seasonal contractual salary.
• Medical insurance.
• A pension plan.
• Internet allowance.
• Lifestyle benefits and retail discounts through our Amazon Extras program.
• Expert training and ongoing opportunities to learn more and develop your skills.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, please click on the link below and complete the full application, including assessments that will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Allow 3 hours to complete the full application, including assessments, which will evaluate your suitability for the role. You will have the option to save your application during the process and return to it if necessary. We recommend using a laptop/desktop computer in order to get the best experience.

If successful, we will contact you about next steps!

Equal Opportunities Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

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Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team! We look forward to hearing from you.