Funeral Home Receptionist - Multi Locations

We are seeking a Centralized Call Representative to support our Seattle and Olympia funeral markets. **Who You Are:** As a Centralized Call Representative, you will handle inbound and outbound phone calls in a funeral home environment, primarily assisting current and prospective customers. The primary goals are to communicate brand value proposition within their designated market, improve customer satisfaction, and ensure a higher call conversion rate. **What You Will Do**: * Answer inbound calls and place outbound calls for follow\-ups to existing and potential customers. Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm * Match customers with the FPG brand and services that best meet their needs. * Provide clear, accurate, and helpful information to customer inquiries. * Follow established procedures and scripts to address customer concerns and inquiries. * Use company information systems to manage call routing, call volume, and scheduling of appointments. * Verify customer information for accuracy and completeness. * Process location/brand transfers and manage call forwarding tools. * Review after\-hours call logs, taking appropriate follow\-up actions as necessary. * Work independently on assignments and follow instructions for additional tasks as needed. * Communicate effectively with co\-workers, management, and customers to resolve issues and improve service delivery. **What You Excel At:** * **Problem Solving:** Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions. * **Project Management:** Coordinate projects, manage team activities, and communicate progress, ensuring completion on time and within budget. * **Planning \& Organizing:** Prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, and plan work efficiently, using resources effectively. * **Innovation:** Display original thinking and creativity, meeting challenges resourcefully and generating ideas to improve work processes. * **Oral \& Written Communication:** Demonstrate clear, persuasive communication in both positive and negative situations, actively listening and responding appropriately. * **Attention to Detail:** Maintain high standards of accuracy, organization, and data entry in all tasks. **Requirements:** * High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred. * Minimum of 1 year of experience in a call center, customer service, or related field is highly preferred. * Bilingual abilities (English and another language) are preferred. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong problem\-solving skills with the ability to handle challenging customer interactions. * Proficiency in data entry and experience with CRM or tracking software is preferred. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. **Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.** \#HP2023 Req Benefits: **What We Offer:** * **Excellent Compensation:** Competitive salaries, performance incentives, referral bonuses, 2 weeks of paid vacation days, 2 personal days, 6 paid sick days (rolls over annually up to 96 hours), and 6 paid holidays. * **Unlimited Potential:** Career paths and growth opportunities with a privately held, nationwide company. * **Exceptional Benefits:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 100% company\-paid life insurance and disability (long\-term and short\-term). * **Matching Funds:** Company matches up to six percent of funds to your 401k, plus annual contributions, if you choose the Health Savings Account (HSA) option. * **Team Building:** Regular company\-wide meetings, one\-on\-one interactions, and a warm, welcoming environment. Additional Details : **Who We Are:** We are a team of compassionate professionals serving families through funeral, cremation, and cemetery care. Our mission is simple: **We bring ease and comfort to families** during life's most difficult moments. We believe in creating **certainty through the uncertainty** of life's end, and we do it by living our values\-leading with compassion, building trust, and nurturing community so no one walks this journey alone. Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.