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