Contact Center Customer Service Representative
Simon & Schuster
OperationsFull Time$23 / hour
- Location
- Riverside, NJ
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
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Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Contact Center Customer Service Representative to join our Team. This position will support our internal, external customers and clients with accurate, timely and efficient customer service and order processing.
Responsibilities
- Answer and respond to customer calls and emails throughout the day providing customer support for the company
- Manage customer information needs (availability, shipping status, etc.)
- Respond to customer with pertinent product and/or company marketing information
- Use available resources to track and trace orders and provide proof of delivery documentation
- Promptly & accurately enter orders received via telephone as well as replacement orders
- Provide proactive education of our customers on our policies, procedures, and products to enhance the customer experience
- Communicate with other departments internally and with outside sources to get answers and give quality service to our customers and clients
- Make outbound calls to contact customer to clarify orders prior to processing by Order Entry
- Update completed orders following company procedures and policies by use of Order Management
- Suggest appropriate tools for customer self-help, such as Customer Portal, setup for automated invoice and credit emails, etc.
- Provide support to customers using our online system, responding to product/order questions and redirecting technical questions as appropriate
- Handle customer complaints/queries, provide appropriate solutions within acceptable timeframe; follow-up to ensure resolution
- Assist with special projects as needed
Requirements
- College 2 or 4 year degree preferred or commensurate business experience
- 1 – 2 years Call Center and Customer Service experience, particularly in a corporate environment
- Excellent PC skills
- Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.); SAP experience a plus
- Must be able to construct and maintain simple spreadsheets in MS Excel
- Professional telephone and email etiquette
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Well organized, with good time management and follow-up skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly
Schedule
d Work Hours
- Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm
Location
- Riverside, NJ
Compensation and Benefits
- Hiring Min Rate: 23 USD per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Access to the Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success



