CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT AIRLINE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA

The key objective of the role is to identify and understand customer needs, delivering a first class customer service to increase the profitability of the business while remaining committed to treating customers fairly.  This is a permanent position and shift work will be required.   Key responsibilities ·         Follow clear instructions and guidelines to investigate, resolve and process high volume customer enquiries delivering customer value at first point of contact ·         Identify and understand customer needs in order to provide a consistently high quality service  ·         Effectively promote the client’s products and enhance customer experience and loyalty ·         Provide accurate information on products and services to ensure consistency across the organisation and provide a reliable and trustworthy customer service ·         Escalate any queries, complaints and operational or regulatory risks to the relevant team to ensure they are handled and resolved in a timely manner ·         Ensure action is taken to increase customer retention, loyalty and build a credible reputation ·         Operate customer related information systems (GDS) to the required standard maintaining accurate and secure records ·         Understand and adhere to the company and department standards, policies and  procedures ·         Adhere to procedures, in particular, to promote a culture where customers are treated fairly and are properly informed   Skills, experience and attributes •        2 years experience in the travel, tourism or customer service industry •        Grade 12 or equivalent •        12 months travel and tourism training or relevant training essential •        GDS training system, preferably Amadeus, Sabre & Galileo •          Knowledge of airline industry  with basic knowledge of fares and ticketing and intermediate knowledge of a GDS •         Excellent understanding or experience of delivering great customer service to a customer •        Above average computer literacy and excellent data capturing skills •        Confidence and ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner •        Excellent English verbal and written communication skills •        High degree of patience and assertiveness with excellent rapport-building skills •        Conflict resolution skills •        Easily builds trust and credibility with customers •        Remains focused in order to handle objections •        Target-driven in order to achieve or exceed KPI’s •        Customer focus and service orientation •        The ability to work well under pressure If you meet the above requirements, please attach an updated copy of your cv.