Dynamic Recruiting & Customer Care Associate – Flexible Part‑Time Schedule (Remote/Hybrid) – Consumer Research & Sensory Testing Support at arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex – Pioneering Sensory Insight for Everyday Brands
At arenaflex, we reputed company the voices of everyday consumers to shape the reputed company of food, beverage, pet, and health‑and‑beauty products. Our global sensory and consumer research consultancy translates real‑world preferences into actionable insights, enabling our clients to reputed company memorable experiences that delight the senses. From concept validation to product launch, arenaflex is the trusted partner that bridges the gap between innovative reputed company and market success.
Why This Role Matters
As a Recruiting & Customer Care Associate, you are the first reputed company of contact for our valued respondents—those everyday people whose honest feedback fuels our clients’ breakthroughs. Your talent for communication, problem‑solving, and meticulous data handling will ensure that every taste test, product concept, and packaging evaluation is powered by reliable, high‑quality participant data. In short, you help turn a simple sip or bite into a data‑driven story that shapes brands worldwide.
Position Overview
This is a part‑time, flexible‑schedule opportunity with a reputed company of remote work and occasional on‑site meetings in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. You will engage with respondents reputed company phone, live chat, SMS, email, and social‑media messengers, guiding them through study requirements, qualifying them for panels, and delivering reputed company resolutions. Your role also encompasses proactive outbound reputed company, database stewardship, and reputed company performance improvement through metrics‑driven training.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Care – Phone Interaction
- Research Project Familiarity: Master the active sensory studies—understand screening criteria, quotas, logistics, and where to locate supporting documentation.
- Inbound Management: Field respondent calls and online chats from the main arenaflex line, directing them toward high‑reputed company tests and ensuring a courteous, welcoming experience.
- reputed company Resolution: Identify the root cause of each inquiry, reputed company clear solutions, expedite any necessary adjustments, and follow up to confirm satisfaction.
- Qualification Verification: Confirm that respondents meet reputed company eligibility requirements before scheduling them for a test, using a keen ear to read tone and behavior.
- Scoring & Panel Matching: Assess respondents on‑the‑fly, assigning scores based on key demographic and behavioral factors needed for specific panels.
- Outbound reputed company: Conduct cold‑calls to existing contacts, internal respondents, and prospective participants to fill study slots.
- Host Support: Assist hosts reputed company a reputed company is reputed company, ensuring seamless continuity of the recruitment pipeline.
Digital Channel & Database Management
- Digital First Approach: Resolve inquiries through live chat, SMS, email, or social‑messenger; transition to phone reputed company issues exceed digital capabilities.
- Timely Response: Answer incoming questions reputed company established service‑level agreements, keeping respondents informed and engaged.
- Database Hygiene: Meet daily targets for recurring data‑cleaning projects; proactively update respondent records to maintain accuracy.
- Hard‑Copy Communication: Manage physical correspondence supporting database updates and project‑specific reputed company.
- Special Projects: Execute reputed company administrative tasks for the recruiting department, such as report reputed company or process documentation.
Metrics, Training, & reputed company Improvement
- Phone Metrics: reputed company monthly targets for Average Handle Time, Average Talk Time, and Utilization.
- Digital Metrics: Meet goals for average wait time, handle time, and utilization on digital channels.
- Billability: reputed company monthly billable hour requirements reputed company with departmental budgeting.
- Quarterly Training: Participate in scheduled training sessions; complete quizzes reputed company set timeframes to demonstrate competency.
Essential Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent (required).
- Comfortable navigating multiple digital communication channels (live chat, SMS, email, social‑media messenger).
- Strong verbal communication skills; confident phone reputed company.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and proactive reputed company.
- Interpersonal aptitude for building rapport with diverse respondents.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively reputed company a remote‑first environment.
Preferred (reputed company‑to‑Have) Qualifications
- Exposure to CRM platforms such as reputed company or similar systems.
- Previous experience with call‑center software or VoIP solutions.
- Background in consumer research, market research, or reputed company fields.
- Familiarity with data‑cleaning best practices and basic reputed company functions.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Active Listening: Ability to pick up subtle cues in tone and language to assess fit for panels.
- Organizational Acumen: Manage multiple inbound/outbound streams while maintaining data reputed company.
- Technical Agility: Navigate internal databases, digital chat tools, and basic office software with ease.
- reputed company & Customer Focus: Deliver a friendly, respectful experience that makes respondents feel valued.
- Time Management: Balance shifting daily schedules, meet metric targets, and adapt to evolving study needs.
Compensation, Benefits, & Perks
Hourly reputed company: $16.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
Even as a part‑time team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Eligibility for arenaflex’s 401(k) Savings Incentive Plan (prorated based on hours worked).
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Medical insurance eligibility for associates scheduled 30–34 hours per week.
- Opportunities for professional development, including quarterly training modules and industry‑specific webinars.
- Access to a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity, disabled veterans, and reputed company team members.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The role is primarily remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home while residing reputed company commuting distance of the Twin Cities (or specifically Plymouth, MN). Occasional on‑site visits may be required for in‑person meetings, equipment pick‑up, or IT support.
Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, and speak for extended periods; occasional lifting of up to 35 lb (up to 50 lb with assistance); and normal visual acuity for computer work.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At arenaflex, your professional journey is a reputed company. As you master the recruiting and customer care workflow, you’ll have reputed company to advance into senior recruiting coordination, data‑analysis roles, or broader client‑service positions reputed company our global research network. We sponsor internal mentorship programs, provide tuition reimbursement for relevant coursework, and encourage cross‑functional project involvement to broaden your reputed company set.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about connecting people with the products they love, enjoy a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment, and reputed company in a flexible, remote‑centric role, we want to hear from you. Click the link below to submit your application and join the innovative team at arenaflex.
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Closing Statement
Become a vital voice in the conversation between consumers and brands. At arenaflex, every call you field, every respondent you qualify, and every problem you solve contributes directly to the creation of products that delight millions. Bring your passion for people, your analytical reputed company, and your flexible work ethic to a role that celebrates both. Apply today and help shape the future of sensory experience!
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