Experienced Customer Service Representative – Temporary Work-From-Home Positions in Maine

At arenaflex, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Join arenaflex's Team of Work-From-Home Customer Service Representatives!

In this part-time, temporary role, you'll be the friendly voice welcoming customers to arenaflex, placing orders, and answering questions – all from the comfort of your Maine home office. We take calls from 8AM-8PM everyday and will extend this to 10PM during our peak calling season from Thanksgiving until Christmas.

Our Training Classes Start in Late September and Run Through October

This is the best time to apply! Our training classes are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this role. You'll learn about our products, services, and policies, as well as how to provide exceptional customer service.

We're Looking for People Who Have:

• An interest in providing excellent customer service

• Experience (or aptitude) enhancing the customer experience by suggesting companion items
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to learn new systems quickly
• A quiet, dedicated workspace in your Maine home
• A tech-savvy spirit with a computer, internet, and webcam all of which meet our requirements (details below)

What Makes This Work-From-Home Opportunity in Maine Stand Out:

• Competitive pay: $16/hour or more!

• Flexible scheduling: Prioritizing candidates with maximum availability we do require at least 24 hours of weekly availability. Additionally, we need our employees to be available to work on our busiest days of Mondays & Tuesdays as well as at least one weekend day.
• Delight our customers: Be the friendly voice that helps with orders, answers questions, and keeps the arenaflex experience legendary.
• Be part of the arenaflex family: Enjoy a generous employee discount, participate in a 401k plan, borrow gear for outdoor adventures, and more!
• Work from the comfort of your Maine home office.

Ready to Join the Adventure? Review More Specific Expectations Below:

The arenaflex Home Agency program requires you to have the following in your home office. If offered a position, you will be asked to send photos of your home office set up for approval.

Computer and Internet Requirements:

• A Personal Computer

• A Webcam installed and ready to go
• A separate headset with a microphone with a USB connection is required for MS Teams video calls
• Monitor at least 17” (most Home Agents prefer 24”)
• Full-size keyboard with the number pad
• Mouse with scroll wheel
• A separate keyboard and mouse with a scroll wheel is required if using a laptop
• Power strip surge protector

Operating System:

• Windows or Mac only. Chromebooks/Chromium and other Operating systems are not compatible.

• Windows 11 (Windows S mode is not compatible)
• For Mac: macOS 12.6.8 or higher
• 8 GB of RAM minimum, 16 GB preferred

Broadband Internet:

• Minimum acceptable speeds are below. A faster service provides a better experience.

• Download – 25 Mbps
• Upload – 5 Mbps
• Satellite service is not allowed due to inconsistent service levels that have impacted customers.

Modem/Router:

• Modem/Router must have an available port for the phone connection. arenaflex provides an IP Phone which requires a wired internet connection to your modem/router.

• The modem must be accessible, within 10 feet of the phone, and have an available slot for the phone connection

Workspace Requirements:

• Home Office must be in Maine.

• A separate workspace in the house that is quiet and free from noise/distraction because:
• The Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards require customer information not to be viewed or overheard by third parties. For this reason, we have strict security standards that require a separate workspace.
• Customers should have a superior service experience when calling us – household noises such as dogs barking; clocks chiming, etc. can have a negative impact and must be avoided.
• A desk and chair that allows the Home Agent to work safely and comfortably (incorporate good ergonomics)

arenaflex Supplies:

• Phone (VoIP)

• Headset, power brick, and cables
• Software downloads to access our arenaflex systems securely

Interview Requirements:

A PC or laptop with a webcam. An internet connection - see specifications below. Interviews, onboarding, and training are conducted over a Microsoft Teams video call (similar to Zoom). Part of the interview is a computer skills assessment that is observed. Qualified applicants are asked to schedule their own interview and will receive a Microsoft Teams link in advance of the interview. If you are hired, virtual, web-based training classes are scheduled separately. Again, a web camera is required.

Health and Safety Requirements:

Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions, or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.

The Application Process:

The application for this position requires screenshots or pictures of the home office operating system, RAM, and results of an internet speed test from the home office location. Please be aware of this when you start your application.

Why Join arenaflex?

If you care about the outdoors, joining arenaflex is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

About arenaflex:

Over a century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a boot to keep hunters’ feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people discover the outdoors, whether it’s the thrill of sea kayaking, the quiet of early morning fishing or the pleasure of walking in your local park. Of course, we remain true to L.L.’s core values, and are committed to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we make. So join us, adventure awaits…

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