CUSTOMER CONTACT AGENT WANTED IN BLOEMFONTEIN

NB: Advertisement on-behalf of a client. We are supporting a successful medium sized business in their search for a Customer Contact Agent to join their busy team. The role will consist of telephone and email communication with a number of B2B clients relating to issues they may be having and you would need to help them resolve the issue or escalate as appropriate. We are looking for candidates with solid customer service and administration experience along with excellent, professional communications skills. There could be some flexibility regarding the hours, with part-time hours being a possibility for the right person. Client: A fantastic, innovative, forward thinking business looking to continue their ongoing expansion. They have a superb background with loyal long-term clients and they are committed to further growth and development. Their bright, modern office is located on the outskirts of Bloemfontein. Job Scope: To provide dedicated customer service and first line support to numerous customers on both software and hardware issues via phone, email and online portal (product training will be provided), and to record all communication on the internal system. This is not an overly technical role; customer service experience is more important, but you must be confident in your ability to pick up some technical, software-based information. You would use your initiative to ensure that the customer is supported in all areas, solving problems autonomously and pro-actively and giving guidance where necessary. Experience and personal attributes required: Ability to build rapport quickly and manage expectations Competent with general hardware/software issues Confident, professional phone manner Ability to understand occasionally complex customer issues and relay accurate information to internal teams for resolution Experience of handling first line support calls Ability to prioritise key information An enthusiastic, driven nature Ability to respond to situations autonomously Accuracy and attention to detail and excellent administration skills Responsibility: Key responsibilities: Take incoming calls from customers Ensure all calls are accurately logged on the internal system Where possible, resolving customer issues using bespoke diagnostic tools and product knowledge Ensure customer service issues are escalated when appropriate Ensure customers are kept updated and expectations are managed Liaise with other teams when required to ensure information is up to date Submit Application to: janine@nexdirect.co.za Salary: R11500 Job Reference #: CSBLMGC369