These 6 companies need people to work from home — and the perks are killer
Who's ready to hear about another round of work-from-home jobs available right now?
Pull out your resume because I've got six new opportunities to share with you today.
6 Companies Filling Work-From-Home Jobs Right Now
Be sure to read the descriptions closely, since most of them are only accepting applicants from specific geographic areas.
1. Part-Time Customer Service Associate at Williams Sonoma
One of the best things about working in retail is access to deep product discounts.
A neat perk of working (from home!) for this retailer is the "huge discount" employees get on all kinds of cool kitchenware and home furnishings to trick out your pad.
Responsibilities include:
Processing orders and offering customer specials over the phone
Addressing customer concerns about products and delivery
Issuing credits or replacements to customers for damaged or defective merchandise
Offering cross-selling opportunities to customers
You must be a resident of Nevada to apply.
Applicants for this position must also have:
Basic technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot basic issues with software and computer programs
A distraction-free environment with an ergonomically correct workstation
A computer with Windows 7, Windows 8, or Macintosh OS X (10.7), or Linux Kernel version 2.6 or newer and higher operating system
Corded telephone or cell phone with unlimited minutes, wired headset, a functioning mouse and keyboard, and 17" or larger computer monitor
High-speed internet connection
High school diploma or GED
Good problem solving and interpersonal skills
Three years of customer service experience
You'll be eligible for these benefits:
40% discount on most merchandise
Paid employee referral program
Paid onsite training
Reward programs and contests
Pay: $11 per hour
Apply here for a Customer Service Associate job at Williams Sonoma.
2. Customer Support Jobs at Colony Brands
A big shout out to Lisa Mills over at Work At Home Mom Revolution for pointing out the open customer service jobs at this catalog and e-commerce company.
Weekday first, second and third shifts are available at SC Contact Centers, a division of Colony Brands.
Rayna Clark, Home Agent Manager at SC Contact Centers, told me the company plans to fill "approximately 400 positions available starting this summer and hiring through the fall."
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking and processing customer orders via telephone
Answering and addressing customer concerns and questions
Staying up-to-date on company offerings and procedures
Upholding safety standards
You must be a resident of Wisconsin, Missouri or Iowa to apply.
Applicants for this position must also have:
A PC and USB headset
High-speed internet connection
Ability to attend online training Monday through Friday for first two weeks of employment on either first or second shift
Intermediate computer skills and a strong technical aptitude with computers
Good problem-solving skills
Distraction-free environment with an ergonomically correct workstation
You'll be eligible for these benefits:
Up to 40% off company merchandise
Paid training
Attendance incentives
Bonus pay program
Flexible schedules
Monthly performance bonuses
Pay: Clark says the starting wage is $10.80 per hour plus add-on sales commission.
Apply here for a Customer Support Jobs at Colony Brands.
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3. Customer Relations Associate at Pier 1 Imports
There are full-time and part-time work-from-home positions available with this popular wicker-loving retailer. FYI, part-time schedules may change week to week and will include weekends.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting customers with product orders and dealing with any issues that arise during the ordering process
Identifying trends and opportunities to improve the customer experience
Identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities
You must be a resident of Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Ellis, Denton Johnson, Hood or Dallas counties in Texas to apply.
Applicants for this position must also have:
The ability to work from the Corporate Office for the first 90 days of employment
Weekend, holiday, and night time availability
The ability to attend mandatory training dates: June 19 – July 7, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
The availability to attend occasional meetings, coaching and training sessions at the corporate office
Experience with PCs and word processing programs
Previous customer service and/or sales experience
A distraction-free workspace
High-speed internet
Excellent oral and written communication skills
You'll be eligible for the following benefits:
25% discount on merchandise
Flexible work schedules
Opportunities for growth and development
Pay: The company describes the pay as "competitive."
Apply here for a Customer Relations Associate job at Pier 1 Imports.
4. Reservation Agent at Alaska Airlines
Work-from-home employees for this company don't need to live in Alaska, but they do need to live in Idaho to be eligible to apply for this full-time job.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting customer with travel requests on the telephone
Answering customer questions about traveling on Alaska Air or one of its travel partners
Making new reservations and changing existing reservations
Assisting customers with navigating Alaska Air's website
You must be a resident of Boise, Idaho to apply.
Applicants for this position must also have:
Availability to work early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Ability to attend training at the Boise call center
High-speed, hard-wired internet connection and dedicated phone line
High school diploma or equivalent
A demonstrated ability to use computers and related technology
Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants must not have used any nicotine products within the last six months.
You'll be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee travel
Paid time off
Pay: $12.14 per hour
Apply here to be a Reservation Agent at Alaska Airlines.
5. Customer Care Specialist at The Mark Travel Corporation
Disney isn't the only company hiring in Florida. This Orlando-based travel booking company is also looking for work-from-home customer care specialists.
According to the job description, "As a Customer Care Specialist you book and service vacations on Southwest Vacations, United Vacations, and all Mark Travel Corporation brands including Funjet Vacations!"
Candidates local to the Orlando area preferred.
Applicants for this position must also have:
A high school diploma or GED
High-speed internet and landline
A private workspace
Availability to work one Saturday or Sunday shift of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every other weekend
You'll be eligible for these benefits:
Discounts on personal travel
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid training
Paid time off
401(k) contribution opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Company-provided computer, monitor, headset and phone
Pay: The company describes the pay as "competitive."
Apply here to be a Customer Care Specialist at The Mark Travel Corporation.
6. Customer Service Representative at DISH Network
If you want to be "the face and voice of DISH to [its] nearly 14 million customers," now's your chance (and check out the perk that comes with the job).
Your responsibilities will include:
Resolving customer issues with payments, billing, product features and sales
Preventing future callbacks through amazing customer service
Promoting DISH's product line and services
You must be a resident of El Paso, Texas to apply.
Applicants for this position must also have:
Availability to work onsite for four weeks of training
Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays and evenings
Ability to sit for long periods
Regular and predictable attendance
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
Excellent organization, time management and problem solving skills
Experience using Windows operating system and internet search engines
High-speed internet
Dedicated workspace
You'll be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company-matched funds
Free DISH programming
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Additional pay for language and shift differentials
Pay: $10.00 per hour plus bonus potential
Apply here to be a Customer Service Representative at DISH Network.
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Lisa McGreevy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. She likes bringing readers new work-from-home opportunities so look her up on Twitter (@lisah) if you've got a hot lead to share.
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