It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Do you like helping people achieve financial peace of mind? We offer just that in a fast pace, multi-dimensional work environment with the ability to earn additional incentive pay monthly and be promoted after meeting well defined quality, training, and production goals. The Customer Contact Center Specialist I - Bilingual passionately performs a full range of customer service via multimedia communication as directed by the management of the Contact Center. “Builds Loyalty” with customers by delivering the best experience possible, effectively resolving customer questions and concerns, proactively offering advice on the best way to interact with the bank when necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives and processes incoming calls from customers with a prioritization of customers who require an agent who speaks another language fluently. Responds to inquiries and determines the appropriate response or direction, and proactively offering the most convenient solutions or options for the customer. Completes various operational processes to support customer requests. Processes account balance or transfer requests, stop payment orders, changes of address and other customer requests or authorizations. Completes trouble shooting if needed to support a customer inquiry. Reviews reports, prepares correspondence, and participates in special department projects as required. Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training. Provides translation services for Simmons internal departments to assist customer transactions upon request. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals, or government regulations. Ability to effectively communicate orally or with written word depending on role. Ability to efficiently navigate a multi system (10) environment to resolve issues customers are experiencing. Ability to problem solve by thinking critically and asking probing questions. Ability to listen effectively and deescalate customer frustrations using empathy. Ability to speaks another language fluently. Education and/or Experience HS Diploma/GED One year of providing outstanding customer service or sales experience, preferably in a financial setting, is required. Specialized Training None Computer Skills Proficient with a PC MS Word and Excel Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies. Since 1903, we’ve been putting people first by making a commitment to you. Simmons Bank is the subsidiary bank for Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded as a community bank, Simmons Bank has grown steadily to its current size of $27 billion in assets (as of November 1, 2022), with more than 3,200 associates located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Our growth has led to some amazing career opportunities, while our dynamic culture has been recognized by publications across our footprint. Parallel to our growth, Simmons Bank’s community roots run deep – these are felt in the ways we seek to go the extra mile for our customers and communities through exceptional service and volunteerism, and in the strong career growth opportunities and wellness programs we offer associates. Our team is characterized by collaboration, integrity and passion for all we do, high performance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. If these cornerstones of company culture appeal to you, let’s talk! There’s never been a better time to join our team.