Customer Relations Representative, PSA (Contract-To-Hire)

We’re looking for a Contract Customer Relations Representative (Contract-To-Hire) to join our PSA Customer Relations team. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company in the world. Since its inception in 1991, PSA has certified over 40 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars.

The Customer Resource Center is embedded in the operations process working cross functionally and cross collaboratively with other Operations departments. The ideal candidate will be a team player who possesses at least 6 months of strong customer relations skills within a customer service environment. You ideally have experience handling customer resolutions, have experience processing and investigating claims, shipping and handling. You are a detail-oriented problem-solver, know how to de-escalate customer related situations, and have excellent communication skills. 

You’ll report to the Customer Relations Supervisor and work full-time onsite 5 days a week from our Jersey City, NJ office from 8am-4:30pm. 

What You’ll Do:

• Exercise discretion and exhibit sound judgment and decision-making when engaging with all parties internally and externally.
• Collaborates with Operations and other departments to find appropriate solutions for customer responses
• Provides accurate, valid, and complete information by using the department protocols to our customers
• Resolves queries by clarifying the customer’s issue, determining the cause of the problem, selecting, and explaining the best solution to solve the problem
• Maintains accounts by processing customer adjustments
• Continuously updates department spreadsheet of incoming orders
• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate lead/supervisor

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• You will have at least 6 months of relevant customer relations experience
• You will have strong problem-solving skills
• You will have excellent communication skills
• You will have excellent listening skills and an empathetic voice and manner
• Organized, detail oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledgeable in Google Workspace systems
• Knowledgeable utilizing Salesforce preferred
• Keep emotions under control, remain open to ideas and try new things

Physical Requirements:

• Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.
• Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds.
• Phone Answering: Talking on the phone and texting may be required, as well as manual dexterity to operate a computer and phone system efficiently. 
• Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Hourly Rate: The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $17. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.