Customer Care Executive - Ikeja

The Customer Service Executive attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. Process orders, prepare correspondences and fulfill customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requires a minimum of HND or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.

Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Job functions:

Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information.

Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.

Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments.

Recommend potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.

Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Manage large amounts of incoming calls.

Generate sales leads.

Identify and assess customers' needs to achieve satisfaction.

Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.

Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools.

Meet personal/team sales targets and call handling quotas.

Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure
resolution.

Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents.

Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies.

Go the extra mile to engage customers.

Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail or social media.

Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information.

Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.

Cancel or upgrade accounts.

Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges.

Advise on company information.

Take payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers.

Place or cancel orders.

Answer questions about warranties or terms of sale.

Act as the company gatekeeper.

Suggest solutions when a product malfunctions.

Handle product recalls.

Attempt to persuade customer to reconsider cancellation.

Inform customer of deals and promotions.

Sell products and services.

Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes.

Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.

Close out or open call records.

Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction.

Read from scripts.

Handle changes in policies or renewals.

Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail or social media.

Requirements:

Proven customer support experience

Track record of over-achieving quota

Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening

Familiar with CRM systems and practices

Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Customer service representative top skills & proficiencies:

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Quality Focus

Market Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Listening Skills

Phone Skills

Resolving Conflict

Multitask

Patience

Negotiation

Positive Attitude

Attention to Detail

People Oriented

Analysis

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Computer Skills.