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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Customer Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, helping to solve their problems and ensuring they have a positive experience with our products or services. Your main goal will be to provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries, addressing their concerns, and providing solutions in a friendly and professional manner. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of product knowledge and staying up-to-date with new features or changes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a problem-solving attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure. This role requires someone who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining strong customer relationships, contributing to the overall success and reputation of our company.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or social media.
- Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools.
- Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution.
- Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts, and file documents.
- Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
- Take the extra mile to engage customers.
- Work with the customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
- Close out or open call records.
- Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction.
- Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven customer support experience or experience as a client service representative.
- Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
- Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
- Experience in a specific industry may be required depending on the position.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Ability to stay calm when customers are stressed or upset.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer and how you handled it?
- How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple customers waiting for support?
- What strategies do you use to maintain a positive attitude in a high-stress environment?
- How do you ensure you stay up-to-date with product knowledge and changes?
- Can you give an example of how you went above and beyond for a customer?
- How do you handle receiving negative feedback from a customer?
- What do you think is the most important quality in customer service and why?
- How do you manage your time when you have to deal with both urgent and non-urgent tasks?
- Can you explain how you would handle a situation where you don't immediately know the answer to a customer's question?
- What do you enjoy most about working in customer support?