A voice agent handles customer issues through real-time verbal communication, typically via phone, while a non-voice agent uses written communication channels like email, chat, and social media. Both roles involve resolving customer inquiries and problems, providing product information, and maintaining accurate records, but voice roles demand strong listening and verbal communication skills, and non-voice roles require excellent written communication and typing skills.
Common Responsibilities for Both Roles
Customer Support: Handling customer inquiries, issues, and complaints.
Problem Resolution: Providing solutions and assistance to customer problems.
Information Provision: Sharing accurate information about products and services.
Record Keeping: Documenting customer interactions and transactions.
Team Collaboration: Working with team members to ensure effective service.
Voice Agent Specifics
Primary Communication: Answering and making inbound and outbound customer calls.
Skills: Requires strong listening skills, patience, and the ability to convey empathy and build human connection.
Work Environment: Often involves a fast-paced call center environment with high call volumes.
Non-Voice Agent Specifics
Primary Communication: Engaging with customers through email, live chat, social media, and SMS.
Skills: Requires excellent written communication, typing speed, and computer proficiency.
Work Environment: May involve a quieter environment with fewer interruptions, allowing for focused written tasks.
Task Variety: May include specialized back-office work in addition to customer communication. Age limited 19 to 30