Customer Service Representative

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. in Montreal seeks a Customer Service Representative to handle calls and written inquiries with a positive, can-do attitude.

You will assist customers with cargo questions, track and trace movements, invoicing, and scheduling, ensuring timely reception or shipping of freight from global origins. Responsibilities include managing incoming calls, providing accurate information, and logging notes or updates in the ZRM system, while coordinating with colleagues

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle calls and emails with accuracy and courtesy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic CRM usage.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage incoming calls and provide excellent customer service with accurate information.
• Respond to queries via email and update customer profiles in the CRM/ZRM system.

Skills

Customer service

Phone support

Email handling

Microsoft Office

Time zone coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Main Purpose of the role
The Customer Service representative will be responsible for answering various customer inquiries over the phone and through written email interactions with positivity and a Can-Do approach. The role requires you to answer questions relating to cargo, track and trace cargo movements, schedule inquiries, invoicing and solving at times complex issues for customers to ensure the timely reception / shipping of their cargo from all over the world.
Key responsibilities

• Effectively manage incoming calls and provide excellent customer service by identifying and assessing customers’ needs and providing accurate, valid and complete information
• Responding to all types of queries via email and entering notes / making adjustments to customer profiles as needed in ZRM + coding call categories for tracking purposes.

Requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual an asset but not required (English strong written and verbal a must)
• Computer Literacy (word, excel, outlook)
• Ability to maintain working hours in different time zones for back up on occasion (particularly Pacific Time Zone)

The Customer Service department ensures our customers receive the best experience and personal touch, by defining work processes, conducting professional training, and developing digital tools facilitating business with ZIM.

Our teams work to differentiate ZIM from its competitors as the most customer-centric carrier in the industry.