Customer Support · Richmond, VA

Call Center Agent jobs in Richmond, VA

Call center agents handle high volumes of inbound or outbound calls, following scripts and service standards to resolve issues, take orders, and log every interaction accurately.

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$14–$25/hr
Typical pay range
$40k
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Dispatcher - Building Materials

Carter Lumber · Richmond, VA · Full-time

If you are a people-driven person known for your type A characteristics, this is a great opportunity for you! As a Dispatcher, you will coordinate all aspects of the store deliveries and be responsible for the team of de…

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$20 per hour

Ready to gain new skills in a collaborative, fast-paced warehouse environment? If so, we've got inventory roles for you. You'll play a key role in day-to-day manufacturing operations, be recognized for your hard work and…

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Client Services Assistant

Winged Keel Group · Richmond, VA · Full-time

Firm Summary: Winged Keel Group is an independent life insurance brokerage firm that creates and implements tax-efficient, multi-generational wealth accumulation and wealth transfer strategies for ultra-high net worth fa…

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What call center agents earn in Richmond

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $14–$18 $30k–$38k
Mid level $17–$22 $36k–$45k
Senior $20–$25 $42k–$53k

Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Phone etiquetteActive listeningScript adherence with judgmentFast, accurate data entryHandling metrics (AHT, QA)De-escalationResilience and consistencyCall center software (dialers, IVR)
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

How do you stay accurate and friendly on your fortieth call of the day?

Acknowledge the grind honestly, then give your reset habits: notes templates, a consistent greeting, and treating each caller as the first.

A caller is shouting before you finish your greeting. What do you do?

Describe letting them finish, keeping your tone level, acknowledging the problem, and moving to concrete steps. Mention your center's escalation point.

How do you handle performance metrics like handle time and QA scores?

Show that you understand the metrics as tools: where you have improved a number, and how you avoid gaming metrics at the customer's expense.

Tell me about following a script while still sounding human.

Explain treating the script as required content, not a monologue: hitting compliance points while matching the caller's pace and language.

What is your attendance and schedule flexibility like?

Answer plainly; adherence and reliability are core to the job. Mention any experience with shift bids, split shifts, or weekend coverage.

Have you done outbound or sales-adjacent calling? How do you handle rejection?

If yes, share numbers such as conversion or contacts per hour. Either way, show that a no does not carry into the next call.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For call center agents specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Lead with your numbers: calls per day, average handle time, QA scores, adherence, or sales conversion where applicable.

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Name the systems you have worked in, such as Five9, Genesys, NICE, or Avaya, plus the CRMs behind them.

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State the type of work explicitly: inbound support, outbound sales, collections, or blended, since centers hire for fit.

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Include attendance and tenure signals; a full year at one center with strong adherence is a real differentiator.

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Mention remote work readiness if relevant: quiet workspace, wired internet, and prior work-from-home call experience.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Call Center Agent
02 Senior Agent
03 Quality Analyst
04 Supervisor
05 Call Center Manager
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