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Senior Representative-Customer Services

Sage Publishing is a leading global academic publisher, known for its extensive range of scholarly books and journals in the social sciences.

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Employee count: 501-1000

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Job Purpose / Key Objectives

How the Role Contributes to Sage’s Goals
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) plays a critical role in delivering Sage’s commitment to exceptional customer experience. This position ensures timely, accurate, and customer‑focused handling of subscription orders, book/journal transactions, claims, and inquiries. By maintaining high service standards, resolving issues effectively, and supporting process improvements, the CSR directly contributes to customer satisfaction, retention, and operational excellence.


Key Accountabilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Accurately and efficiently process incoming customer orders, claims, and inquiries across multiple channels.

  • Manage and respond to customer phone calls with professionalism and empathy.

  • Deliver an excellent customer experience through active listening, adherence to SOPs, SLA compliance, and timely escalation of complex issues.

  • Maintain strong working knowledge of all relevant business applications and customer service systems.

  • Execute electronic order processing and manage mail batching processes proficiently.

  • Support additional customer service operations as assigned, contributing to a unified “One Team” approach across verticals.

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and assist in developing/updating process documentation.

  • Prepare daily productivity and performance reports as required.

  • Keep operational reports, manuals, and documentation accurate and up to date.

  • Contribute to company‑wide customer experience enhancement projects.


Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Functional Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong adaptability and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Effective problem‑solving and customer‑handling capabilities.

  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

  • 2–4 years of experience in customer service or related operational roles.

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Sage

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Sage Publishing is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources, established in 1965. With a commitment to open access and a focus on social sciences, Sage has expanded to offer a wide variety of academic materials that enhance the educational experience. Our independence empowers us to create resources that serve humanity and facilitate discovery, access, and engagement. This dedication to quality publishing is reflected in our support for equity in higher education through collaborations with organizations such as Leading Routes and the PhD Project.

Through continuous innovation, Sage has developed services like Sage Vantage and Sage Business Cases, tailored to respond specifically to the needs of faculty and libraries. We're dedicated to fostering relationships that contribute to academic success while ensuring the integrity of the research process. Annually, we publish over a thousand journals and books reflecting the latest advancements in various fields of study. Our legacy began when Sara Miller McCune launched our first journal with just $500 in a small office in New York City, and today, we operate globally with offices in major cities including London and Los Angeles. Our vision is to empower researchers and educators through accessible resources and to remain at the forefront of academic publishing, enhancing methods and practices across disciplines.

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