Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University Ojo. He has more than a decade work experiences that span across some leading law firms as Practice Development Manager.
At Fine and Country International (West Africa) he was the Head of Operations and...
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We are looking for a Call Center Associate who will be the liaison between our company and its current and potential customers. The successful candidate will be able to accept ownership for effectively solving customer issues, complaints, and inquiries; keeping customer satisfaction at the core of every decision and behavior.
Responsibilities
Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound calls on time
Follow communication “scripts” when handling different topics
Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue, and provide solutions and/or alternatives.
Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise
Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by going the extra mile.
Keep records of all conversations in our call center database in a comprehensible way.
Frequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level
Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets.
Qualifications / Skills and Requirements
Previous experience in a customer support role and call center.
Track record of over-achieving quota.
Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and manage time effectively
Strong communication, both written and verbal
Great active listening skills
Exceptional interpersonal and rapport-building skills
A patient and empathetic attitude
Strong time management and organizational skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Troubleshooting skills, either basic or advanced, depending on the role and industry
Computer literacy
Phone skills, including familiarity with complex or multi-line phone systems
In-depth knowledge of a company’s products and/or services
Expertise in the customer service area they focus in, such as accounts, sales, technical support, or another area
Ability to speak multiple languages, especially those common among callers.