Agent
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Agent
Agents are the front-line customer service brand ambassadors that engage directly with client customers. An agent might handle only one communication channel, such as voice service, or serve customer needs in an omnichannel environment. They are equipped with technologies, data, and internal support to guide conversations to the quickest resolutions. Agents could also be front-line service specialists in back-office administration, fraud detection, or disputes and chargeback management.