The Customer Service Representative attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. Process orders, prepare correspondences, and fulfill customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Job functions:
Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information
Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution
Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
Recommend potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs
Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Manage large amounts of incoming calls
Generate sales leads
Identify and assess customers' needs to achieve satisfaction
Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools
Meet personal/team sales targets and call handling quotas
Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution
Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts, and file documents
Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies
Go the extra mile to engage customers
Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media
Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information
Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling
Cancel or upgrade accounts
Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges
Advice on company information
Take payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers
Place or cancel orders
Answer questions about warranties or terms of sale
Act as the company gatekeeper
Suggest solutions when a product malfunctions
Handle product recalls
Attempt to persuade a customer to reconsider cancellation
Inform customer of deals and promotions
Sell products and services
Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes
Work with the customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered
Closeout or open call records
Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction
Read from scripts
Handle changes in policies or renewals
Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail or social media
Requirements:
Proven customer support experience
Track record of over-achieving quota
Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
Familiar with CRM systems and practices
Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
Customer service representative top skills & proficiencies:
Customer Service
Product Knowledge
Quality Focus
Market Knowledge
Documentation Skills
Listening Skills
Phone Skills
Resolving Conflict
Multitask
Patience
Negotiation
Positive Attitude
Attention to Detail
People-Oriented
Analysis
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
