CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT CALL CENTRE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA

This is a permanent position and successful candidates will be required to work shifts. Key responsibilities: ·         To follow clear instructions and guidelines to investigate, resolve and process high volume customer enquiries, delivering customer value at first point of contact ·         To identify and understand customers’ needs in order to provide consistently high standards of quality customer service  ·         To effectively promote and cross-sell the UK client’s products and services to complement existing products (where applicable) and enhance customer experience and loyalty ·         To provide accurate information on products and services to ensure consistency across the organisation and provide reliable and trustworthy customer service ·         To ensure action is taken to increase customer retention and loyalty and to build a credible reputation ·         To operate customer related information systems to the required standard, maintaining accurate and secure records.   Knowledge, skills, experience and attributes: ·         Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with a neutral accent ·         Call centre experience preferable ·         A minimum of two years of customer service experience demonstrating confidence and the ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner ·         Above average numeracy skills ·         Computer literacy in order to operate multiple customer related information systems ·         A healthy balance of patience and assertiveness ·         Conflict resolution skills and the ability to easily build trust and credibility with customers ·         The ability to remain focused in order to handle objections and the ability to work well under pressure  If you meet the above requirements, please attach an updated copy of your cv.