Customer Service Advisor

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Ellesmere Port
Salary
Bonus, Pension and additional benefits
Posted
16 Aug 2022
Closes
13 Sep 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Description

Position: Customer Service Specialist

Location: Ellesmere Port

Hours: Monday - Friday on a rota basis between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm, 9:00am - 5:30pm and 10:30am - 7:00pm plus 1 Saturday or Sunday in a 4-week period working from 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary: GBP20,374 increasing to GBP21,367 from 1st January 2023 plus Bonus and Pension Contribution and additional company benefits

Due to growth and success, we are currently looking for a Customer Service Specialist to join our client based in Ellesmere Port.

If you are currently seeking a new challenge, work within a great team in an excellent environment then this is opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have gained previous experience within a similar role. Ideally if you have worked within the travel industry previously in relation to customer services, booking of holidays/flight and packages however not essential. You will possess excellent customer service skills, with good communication skills both verbally and written. Deliver a professional service within a timely manner and the ability to work well using own initiative.

What the company offer:

Modern office environment, easily accessible with local transport links within walking distance

In-house training and on-going career development

Pension company contribution

Company Bonus Scheme

Long Service and Employee Awards

Hybrid working options

About the role:

Your responsibilities as a Customer Service Specialist would be:

Monitor and action all email & telephone requests for bookings

Carry out the above in line with set company service level standards in a friendly & professional manner

Use internal systems to check availability, make bookings, reserve seating, amendment of bookings and making any amendments if needed

Use industry knowledge and initiative to choose best airlines to approach to meet client's requirements

Make sound commercial decisions on margins & pricing on a booking-by-booking basis

Work on own initiative without constant supervision

Update all transactions accurately into the database

Keep on top of all airline deadlines for deposits, balance payments, names & ticketing

Ensure payments are received from clients in good time to meet deadlines

Develop a good understanding of the market and competition

Follow up quotes by telephone or email

Form close ties with staff within airline partners to strengthen relationships

Be aware of, and work towards, sales targets

Answer phones of other departments during busy times

To apply please send across your current CV to nicola or call (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail