Customer Service Administrator
Permanent, Full time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Bradford (Euroway) - office based
Objective of the Role
To provide friendly and efficient administrative support to the customer service and sales teams.This is a junior role suited to someone who is organised, accurate and keen to develop their customer service and administration skills within a busy office environment.
The role will involve responding to customer enquiries, processing orders, maintaining accurate records and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of customer service and sales administration activities.
Main tasks
- Sales administration
- Customer service
Responsibilities/ Authority
- Provide helpful and professional customer service by telephone and email
- Respond to customer enquiries and pass more complex queries to the appropriate team member
- Process customer orders and update internal systems accurately
- Maintain accurate customer records, contact details and account information
- Provide basic product, pricing and delivery information, with support from colleagues where needed
- Liaise with internal departments to help progress orders and customer requests
- Monitor shared inboxes and ensure messages are actioned or forwarded appropriately
- Prepare basic customer documentation, forms and reports as required
- Keep accurate notes of customer interactions and any actions taken
- Follow agreed processes and procedures, seeking guidance where required
- Support the wider customer service and sales administration team with general office duties as required
Education
- Good standard of general education or equivalent
- Good standard of numeracy and written and verbal communication
Skills & Experience
Professional Experience
- Some previous customer service, administration, retail, hospitality or office experience would be advantageous
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
- Full training will be provided; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential
Technical & Specialist Skills
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good keyboard and data entry skills with a strong focus on accuracy
- Comfortable learning new computer systems and internal processes
- Able to write clear and professional emails
- Previous experience using an ERP, CRM or order processing system would be helpful but is not essential
Problem Solving & Organisational Skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to organise daily tasks and follow agreed processes
- Willing to ask questions and seek guidance when needed
- Able to work accurately and efficiently within a busy office environment
Personal Attributes
- Friendly, approachable and confident when speaking with customers
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, punctual and keen to learn
- Positive team player with a helpful attitudeAble to remain calm and polite when dealing with customer queries
- Good standard of written and spoken English