Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• Answer calls and respond to emails
• handle customer inquiries both over the phone and by email
• research required information using available resources
• manage and resolve customer complaints
• provide customers with product and service information
• enter new customer information into system
• update existing customer information
• process orders, forms and applications
• identify and escalate priority issues
• route calls to appropriate resource
• follow up customer calls where necessary
• document all call information according to standard operating procedures
• complete call logs
• produce call reports
• contact businesses or private individuals by phone
• deliver prepared sales scripts to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or make a donation
• describe products and services
• respond to questions
• identify and overcome objections
• take the customer through the sales process
• obtain customer information
• obtain possible customer leads
• maintain customer/potential customer data bases
• follow up on initial contacts
• Complete records of telephonic interactions, orders and accounts.
Education and Experience
• high school diploma or equivalent
• proficient in relevant computer applications and call center systems
• good typing skills
• knowledge of sales principles and methods
• proven track record in sales
• high school diploma or equivalent
• proficient in relevant computer applications
• required language proficiency
• knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• knowledge of call center telephony and technology
• some experience in a call center or customer service environment
• good data entry and typing skills
• knowledge of administration and clerical processes
Key Competencies and Skills
• verbal and written communication skills
• listening skills
• problem analysis and problem solving
• customer service orientation
• organizational skills
• attention to detail