Percepta is Expanding US Footprint with New Contact Center in Houston, Will Host Community Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 22

DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Percepta, a global customer service company who specializes in creating customer loyalty for clients worldwide, today announced that it is now hiring for the company's newest contact center, which opened on May 6 in Houston, TX. The center will provide 500 new jobs within the community with the potential for further expansion.

With global operations that include 2,400 associates at more than 20 locations in 11 countries, Percepta currently provides customer care services to companies around the world. The company recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Asheville contact center and looks forward to continued growth in the US market, starting with the new 55,000 square foot center in Houston.

"Houston provided an excellent market opportunity to develop a new contact center, as the community is growing rapidly and has a readily available, innovative labor force," said Peter Formisano, Chief Executive Officer, Percepta. "We've already hired more than 250 people for the center and have seen significant interest from the local community. We will continue hiring and training our new employees over the coming weeks as we complete necessary updates to the center's infrastructure and design."

The company is actively hiring for leadership and front-line management roles, including Quality Assurance, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. In addition, Percepta is hiring top tier customer experience specialists who will be responsible for supporting effortless customer experiences for the company's clients.

The company's expansion to Houston is the result of a collaborative effort by the city of Houston, Greater Houston Partnership, Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions, Ford Motor Company and TTEC. Percepta looks forward to celebrating the new center along with these community partners on July 22.

"The Partnership is pleased to welcome the opening of the skilled contact center, a TTEC and Percepta joint venture with Ford Motors. Houston is a sought-after location for expansion because the economy is strong and the culture is diverse," said Susan Davenport, Senior Vice President of Greater Houston Partnership. "This joint venture will have an impact of 500 direct new jobs in addition to promoting opportunities for all Houstonians. We thank these companies for their investment in the Houston region, and we look forward to working with them."

Percepta plans to continue hiring well into 2020 and is excited to develop ongoing relationships within the Houston community. Employees will enjoy paid training, a family-friendly environment with free-spirited, theme-based events, and opportunities to give back within this community-minded organization. The company also offers career growth and learning opportunities, along with competitive pay, medical and vacation benefits.

For more information about Percepta, upcoming hiring events and to apply to work at the new center, please visit http://www.percepta.com/us-car/.

About Percepta

Percepta was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and TTEC Holdings, Inc. Ford brings the automotive expertise and TTEC is a global leader in providing a world class customer experience. The company specializes in creating customer loyalty for clients across the globe. Delivered in multiple channels and speaking multiple languages, we operate in over 21 global markets and continue to grow. We're proud of the vision and culture here at Percepta, and we bring over 19 years of customer service experience across each market we support. For more information, visit http://www.percepta.com/

CONTACT: Olivia Griner, 303-397-8999, media@ttec.com

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