
A voice call center agent handles customer interactions over the phone, while a non-voice agent uses text-based channels like chat, email, or social media. Voice agents focus on direct verbal communication for sales, support, or collections, whereas non-voice agents manage written inquiries, perform data entry, or handle back-office operations.
Voice call center agent
Primary function: Communicates with customers verbally over the phone.
Typical duties:
Customer service and support
Technical troubleshooting
Telemarketing and sales
Processing orders over the phone
Collecting payments
Non-voice call center agent
Primary function: Communicates with customers through written channels.
Typical duties:
Responding to emails
Providing support via live chat
Data entry and processing
Content moderation
Document management
Handling social media inquiries