Call Center Agent

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3 months ago
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Full Time
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Serbia
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€5.40K - €19.80K gross / year

Overview

A Call Center Agent is responsible for handling inbound or outbound calls on behalf of a company or organization, addressing customer inquiries, providing assistance, and resolving issues or concerns. They play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.


Duties

Customer Interaction:

  • Handle incoming calls from customers, clients, or prospects, addressing inquiries, requests for information, product or service orders, and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Make outbound calls to follow up on customer inquiries, verify account information, confirm orders, or conduct customer satisfaction surveys, adhering to company scripts, guidelines, and quality standards.

Issue Resolution:

  • Listen attentively to customer concerns or complaints, empathize with their experiences, and strive to resolve issues or escalate complex problems to appropriate departments or supervisors for resolution.
  • Use problem-solving skills, product knowledge, and company resources to provide accurate and timely solutions, ensuring customer needs are met and expectations are exceeded.

Product Knowledge:

  • Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products, services, promotions, pricing, and policies to effectively address customer inquiries, offer solutions, and upsell or cross-sell additional products or services as appropriate.
  • Participate in ongoing training sessions, product demonstrations, or informational sessions to stay updated on changes, enhancements, or new offerings in the company's product or service portfolio.

Data Entry and Documentation:

  • Enter and update customer information, inquiries, and interactions accurately and efficiently in the company's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system or database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Generate reports, logs, or summaries of call activities, customer feedback, and issue resolutions, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements or service enhancements.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

  • Follow established call center procedures, scripts, guidelines, and performance metrics, such as call handling time, first call resolution rate, and customer satisfaction scores, to meet or exceed quality and productivity targets.
  • Adhere to compliance regulations, privacy laws, and company policies governing data security, customer confidentiality, and ethical conduct in handling sensitive information or customer interactions.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent education is typically required, with additional training or certification in customer service, call center operations, or communication skills preferred.
  • Previous experience in customer service, sales, or call center environments is beneficial, with demonstrated proficiency in handling phone calls, resolving customer issues, and delivering exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal expression, and professional telephone etiquette, as well as the ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in dealing with challenging situations or irate customers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and foster positive relationships with customers, coworkers, and supervisors in a team-oriented work environment.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in using call center software, CRM systems, and productivity tools to manage calls, access customer information, and perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and resilience to handle high call volumes, multitask effectively, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, as well as a positive attitude, self-motivation, and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative and customer-focused culture.

The Call Center Agent position requires a dedicated and skilled individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills, capable of delivering exceptional service and building positive relationships with customers while meeting performance targets and adhering to company policies and procedures.

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