Prospa is a technology company building the operating system for African entrepreneurs and businesses. Our mission is to support Africans in building financial prosperity.
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The role will require the successful candidate to investigate and monitor disputed customer transactions that are received verbally and/or in writing to ensure we are providing excellent customer service, complying with all applicable regulations, and minimizing financial impact to the company.
The Customer Service Manager (Resolution) will handle escalated customer issues which may involve answering/making calls to customers and/or merchants while conducting research.
The Role
Manage sensitive and escalate customer complaints ensuring senior managers are briefed where appropriate.
Prepare appropriate responses to complaints received directly from customers or through regulators or bank partners.
Ensure that you and the customer service team members provide excellent, courteous and professional customer service when interacting with the customer.
Escalate to in a timely manner any issues of concern.
Improve customer service experience, create engaged customers and facilitate organic growth
Take ownership of customers issues and follow problems through to resolution
Keep accurate records and document customer service actions and discussions
Achieve qualitative and quantitative targets
Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities
Hold daily stand ups with your team
Requirements for the role:
Self starter that thrives in a collaborative team environment with proven propensity to learn new technologies quickly
Inspires others to achieve success
An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude
Dynamic, proactive and energetic leadership style
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable and skilled in inbound and outbound calls to customers and/or merchants
Enjoy new challenges in a rapidly growing environment
Must be well organized with keen attention to detail
Strong analytical and conflict resolution skills
Excellent time and people management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under pressure of deadlines
Demonstrate effective problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with clients
Ambitious and target focused with a drive to succeed.
Required to work onsite
Preferred Experience:
5+years proven experience in customer service and 3+ years as a Customer sales manager in a financial institution or Fintech.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage a team.