A call center agent is a person who handles incoming or outgoing customer calls for an organization. A call center agent might handle account inquiries, customer complaints or support issues. An agent who manages both incoming and outgoing customer calls is also referred to as a blended agent.
To thrive in an inbound or outbound call center takes a specific kind of person with a unique set of skills, including patience, adaptability, great listening skills, and more. It’s a tough environment that doesn’t have much down time with hundreds of phone calls being answered or dialed each day.
The quality of your customer service is the factor most likely to determine if your customers will choose your services again or recommend you to their associates.