Customer Service Assistants

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Abingdon
Salary
pro rata
Posted
22 Jun 2021
Closes
20 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to support a global scientific organisation with head offices in Abingdon, in their customer services team.

The company is going through a huge system implementation process so need additional support for a period of 8 months to cover business requirements.

Your role would entail

Be the point of contact for incoming sales enquiries by telephone, email and "liveagent"

Processing of sales orders received by email, postal orders, and ecommerce in an accurate and efficient manner to ensure minimal errors occur.

Raising customer quotations, proformas and coordinate stock returns where required

Providing an excellent Customer Service support by working closely with other internal departments - Sales, Accounts, Despatch, Technical Service, Marketing, etc.

Effectively provide the customer with answers for/of any order queries or offering solutions to the queries.

Manage nontechnical complaints that are received.

Manage backorder process to ensure customers are kept informed of any date changes.

Manage new account process and documentation required.

Ensure customer database is regularly updated and all information logged.

Ensure the after sales care and order follow up is carried out to deliver a great customer experience from start to finish of an order.

Gain a basic level of key product knowledge.

Represent the company and maintain a professional manner at all times.

Able to work as part of a team to achieve the overall goals but have the motivation to be selfdriven to deliver exceptional customer service at every point of customer and interdepartmental contact.

Work with internal sales teams to maximize communication and improve efficiencies within teams to ensure high levels of customer service.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

GCSE or equivalent education passes in English and Maths

Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Fluent written and spoken English is essential

Possess excellent IT skills, including experience of working with ERP/CRM platforms.

Personal Qualities and attributes:

Ability to demonstrate a passion for customer service

Excellent telephone manner

Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and multi-task efficiently

Professional demeanour

Enjoy working as a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations

Flexible attitude to cover work as required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment