Customer Service Representative (Full Time, On-Site)

Newprint; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer service organization in Ottawa is seeking a customer-oriented service representative. This role involves managing customer interactions, generating sales leads, and resolving issues effectively. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, proven customer support experience, and the ability to multitask. The position requires a high school degree, and familiarity with CRM systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven customer support experience or experience as a client service representative.
• Track record of over-achieving quota.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage large amounts of incoming calls.
• Generate sales leads.
• Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
• Build sustainable relationships through communication.
• Provide accurate and complete information.
• Handle complaints and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Keep records of customer interactions.

Skills

Customer orientation

Strong phone contact handling skills

Active listening

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Brief

We are looking for a customer-oriented service representative.

What does a Customer Service Representative do?

• A customer service representative, or CSR, will act as a liaison, provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our clients might face with accuracy and efficiency.
• The best CSRs are genuinely excited to help customers. They’re patient, empathetic, and passionately communicative. They love to talk. Customer service representatives can put themselves in their customers’ shoes and advocate for them when necessary. Customer feedback is priceless, and these CSRs can gather that for you. Problem-solving also comes naturally to customer care specialists. They are confident at troubleshooting and investigate if they don’t have enough information to resolve the problem.
• The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage large amounts of incoming calls.
• Generate sales leads.
• Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
• Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
• Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools.
• Meet personal/customer service team sales targets and call handling quotas.
• Handle 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.

Requirements

• Proven customer support experience or experience as a client service representative.
• Track record of over-achieving quota.
• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
• Customer orientation and the ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• High school degree.