Analyst - Consumer Support

Lennox India Technology Centre (LITC); Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox India Technology Centre (LITC) in Chennai seeks a customer service professional to support U.S. consumers. The role emphasizes fluent English, active listening, de-escalation, and strong problem-solving.

Familiarity with Salesforce and MS Office is beneficial for logging interactions and documenting cases. Responsibilities include guiding customers through non-technical solutions, providing basic product information, and ensuring a positive customer experience even when issues cannot be

Qualifications

• Fluent English proficiency with clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to listen actively and understand customer concerns.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent verbal & written comms

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service

Strong customer focus

Patience & professionalism

Clear problem solving

De-escalation skills

Problem solving

Call handling

Conflict resolution

Product & company knowledge

HVAC product knowledge

Policies & procedures

Salesforce experience

MS Office

Multitasking

Time management

Task prioritization

Soft skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Communication Skills:

• Fluent English Proficiency: As the role supports U.S. consumers, fluency in English is essential. This includes clear verbal communication, proper pronunciation, and professional tone.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both over the phone and in writing. This is crucial for maintaining a positive customer experience and resolving issues.
• Active Listening: Good listening skills are important to understand the customer's concerns and guide them appropriately through non-technical solutions.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of U.S. communication styles, expectations, and cultural differences to ensure smooth and effective interactions.
• Customer Service Skills:
  
• Strong Customer Focus: Ability to empathize with customers, address their concerns, and deliver excellent customer experience, even if the issue cannot be fully resolved in the first interaction.
• Patience and Professionalism: Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations, especially when dealing with frustrated or upset consumers.
• Clear Problem Solving: Ability to provide basic support (e.g., assisting with product inquiries, warranty coverage, registration of products, locate documents) or direct the customer to the appropriate online resources.
• De‑escalation Skills: Ability to manage challenging situations and de‑escalate conflicts, ensuring that the consumer feels heard, and their concerns are addressed.
• Problem‑Solving Abilities: A strong ability to analyze issues and provide clear and accurate solutions. Even though its a first-tier role, the ability to handle basic concerns and elevate when necessary is crucial.
• Call Handling Skills: Efficient in managing call flow, multitasking (e.g., using CRM tools while talking to customers), and maintaining professionalism in every interaction.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to de‑escalate situations with upset or frustrated consumers and provide satisfactory resolutions.
• Product and Company Knowledge:
  
• Basic HVAC Product Knowledge: Basic technical aptitude of mechanical products. Training will be provided, but having some familiarity with terms like air conditioning, thermostats, and filters can be beneficial.
• Company Policies and Procedures: Understanding the companys policies, procedures, and product offerings so you can answer common questions (warranty coverage and exclusions) and provide accurate information to customers.
• Technical Skills (Non-Technical):
  
• Salesforce Experience: Familiarity with Salesforce to log and track customer interactions.
• Basic Computer Skills: Strong experience in using software like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) for handling administrative tasks and documenting customer issues or feedback.
• Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks, such as managing customer inquiries while inputting data into Salesforce or updating case statuses.
• Time Management and Organization:
  
• Efficient Call Handling: Ability to manage call time effectively without compromising the quality of service. While some calls may require longer conversations, it's important to keep the interactions efficient and focused.
• Task Prioritization: Ability to prioritize multiple customer inquiries and resolve them in a timely manner, especially in a high-volume environment.
• Soft Skills:
  
• Empathy: Ability to understand the customer's feelings and needs, helping to build rapport and make the customer feel valued.
• Positive Attitude: Always maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach, even if you don’t have immediate answers or resolutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all customer information is captured accurately, following up on pending cases, and documenting interactions properly in Salesforce.

Preferred candidate profile

• Previous Customer Service Experience: 5 plus years of experience in any customer-facing role, particularly in a contact center environment, is highly valued.
• Experience in a B2C (Business to Consumer) Setting: Familiarity with handling consumer inquiries, even if they’re not technical in nature, would be an asset.
• Shift Assignment:
  
• Ability to Work U.S. Hours: Supporting U.S. consumers, the role requires working in shifts that align with U.S. time zones