Customer Service Representative (Hybrid - 1x weekly on site)

We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to work as an integral part of the global department providing outstanding customer service to our internal and external customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of customer queries received via phone, email, live chat, and in person through to resolution in line with policies/procedures, KPI's and Customer First training best practices. Striving to increase customer satisfaction/first-time resolution and reduce the need for customers to contact.
• Take responsibility for the processing of orders, invoices, quotes, returns and claims in a timely and accurate manner, responding appropriately and swiftly to queries, problems and special requests from customers, accelerating these to team leaders and managers where appropriate.
• Resolving product or service problems/queries by clarifying customer issues, determining the root cause of problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to the problem, expediting corrections/adjustments, and following up to ensure resolution.
• On the back of customer contacts review the customer self-help portals (where they exist) and suggest new content or amendments to the relevant team.
• Managing day-to-day business processes, liaising with other departments where appropriate.
• Suggesting amendments to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintaining knowledge of department policies, processes, procedures, and systems used, developing an internal network to increase knowledge.
• Providing support to team members.
• Active participation in meetings, expressing your viewpoint but also recognising and listening to others.
• Suggesting improvement ideas and assisting with the implementation of those ideas to improve customer satisfaction, increase productivity or reduce costs.
• Using Salesforce to manage customer contacts and workflow in line with the SOP.
• Using SAP/Salesforce to manage orders/invoicing.
• You achieve personal objectives and, work to agreed KPI's and targets including quality assurance.

This role will be mainly home based, with 1 day per week being office based from our office in either Abingdon or Colchester.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Experience of Microsoft Office and proven ability to acquire technical and system knowledge.
• Previous Customer Service experience, minimum of one year preferably in an office.
• Experience of working to KPI's/SLA's.
• Excellent problem solving and initiative skills driven by a desire to reach a satisfactory outcome for the customer
• A good standard of Education including English and Maths.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and CRM systems would be ideal.

Skills and Behaviours Required:

• A determination to drive for results and effective time management skills.
• Creative thinking ability with proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Great attention for detail, maintaining accuracy and speed.
• The ability to work under pressure to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• An effective team player, building good working relationships and retaining a positive and flexible attitude towards your work and colleagues.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, organising own workload under supervision.
• Self-driven to continuously improve performance.

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