Customer Service Specialist

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Overview:

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. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the general construction, kitchen & bath, plumbing, or fabrication industries. Does not rely on daily instructions and follows pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works and reports to the Sales & Marketing Director. The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.

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Position Details

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

Customer service representative top skills & proficiency:

  • 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 Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • General Computer Skills / Program Knowledge
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Outlook

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
  • Recommend potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Manage 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
  • Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges
  • Advise 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 malfunction
  • Handle product recalls
  • Attempt to persuade customer to reconsider cancellation
  • Inform customer of deals and promotions
  • Sell products and services
  • Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes
  • Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered
  • Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction
  • Read from scripts / Ad-lib
  • Handle changes in policies or renewals
  • Help Walk-in Customers