Customer Relations Associate

THE PIQUE LAB PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services provider in Singapore is seeking a Customer Relations Associate to enhance customer experiences. This role involves greeting customers, providing information about courses, and assisting with daily operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a diploma from a local Polytechnic. Competitive remuneration includes monthly salaries ranging from S$2.8K to S$3.5K, plus performance bonuses and comprehensive welfare benefits.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Up to 16 Days of Paid Vacation Leaves

Qualifications

• Effective communication in written and spoken English.
• Ability to engage with diverse customers and adapt to their needs.
• Prior experience in customer service is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a pleasant walk-in experience for customers.
• Develop strong product knowledge for effective recommendations.
• Assist with critical operational activities.
• Manage essential administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Patience & Understanding

Education

Diploma or equivalent from a local Polytechnic

Job description

Imagine a fun-filled, appreciative environment where you enjoy helping your colleagues and customers out! As a walking Mr/Ms Sunshine, you enjoy being involved in a variety of key business functions and collaborating with different teams!

If thinking about these puts a smile on your face, you may be the next Customer Relations Associate we’re looking for!

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Math & Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research and data-driven methodologies to achieve one overarching goal:to make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Math & Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to adiverse team of over 100 team members across 10 departments.Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials havehelped more than 20,000 students ace their examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with remote teams in China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

We are on the lookout for our next Customer Relations Associate whoenjoys helping customersand isunafraid of learning new things.

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to have you on our team!

[Your Growth]

As our Customer Relations Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Receivestructured mentorshipand trainingto gain the skills you need to excel in the role.
• Develop astrong understanding of our products and operationsthrough inter-departmental functions and interactions.
• Join ourvibrant, close-knit Customer Care teamthat is thepillarof The Pique Lab: Our Customer Care team members are known for delivering an exceptional customer service experience across different platforms to our customers.

[Your Role]

As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll be responsible for the following tasks:

• Deliver a pleasant walk-in experience by attending to enquiries professionally:You’ll greet our customers warmly & see how we can best help our customers with their challenges. This will include guiding them to the correct centre or classroom and helping them understand which course best suits their learning needs!
• Develop strong product knowledge to make appropriate recommendations to our customers:You’ll learn to communicate the key takeaways of each course to our customers. Don’t worry: you’re not expected to hard-sell our programmes & hit any sales targets.
• Assist with critical operational activities: You’ll be the bridge between different teams to ensure daily operations run smoothly. This will include reaching out to parents/students for issues onsite and online, troubleshooting technical difficulties during online classes, and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of learning materials.
• Manage essential administrative tasks: You’ll be a strong support to our back-end operations such as receiving courier deliveries, supporting data entry & attendance-related matters, and ensuring that our pantries are always well-stocked!

[You, Our Ideal Customer Relations Associate]

[Education]

A Diploma or equivalent from a local Polytechnic. It's a plus if you hold a Diploma inCommunications, Business Management or Hospitality Management.

[Skills & Experience]

• Strong Communication Skills: You should be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. (We don’t need you to speak in Queen’s English. As long as your grammar is accurate and you can express yourself clearly, that's what matters.)
• Patience & Understanding: Engaging with customers with diverse expectations is part & parcel of this role. Every one of our customers has unique needs so we're looking to work with someone who is able to adapt & manage their requests effectively.
• [BONUS] Prior Customer Service Experience: It's a bonus if you have prior experience managing a front desk in an education, medical, fitness, retail or hospitality environment.

[Traits]

• Organised & Detail-Oriented:You’re able to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team Player Mentality:You’re always ready to lend a helping hand to our team members and customers.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway]Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Market Competitive Remuneration:Junior Associates: S$2.8K to S$3K/month, Senior Associates: S$3K to S$3.5K/monthWe offer competitive pay to individuals who can deliver exceptional customer experiences and adhere closely to our internal workflows.Based on our assessment of your attitude & aptitude, along with any relevant skills & experience that you can bring to the table.
3. Annual Performance Bonus (… up to 3 months bonus for outstanding performers!)
4. Career Progression Opportunities
5. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
6. Technology Benefits
7. Up to 16 Days of Paid Vacation Leaves
8. Paid Birthday Leave
9. Paid Marriage Leaves
10. Paid Compassionate Leaves
11. Time-Off From Work For Errands
12. Wellness Breaks
13. Fully-Stocked Pantry
14. Free Meals on selected school holidays & weekends
15. Company Socials (On top of team socials!)

[Work Information]

• Office Location:1 Selegie Road, #07-01, GR.iD, Singapore 188306(Nearest MRT: DT21: Bencoolen MRT & CC1/NE6/NS24: Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
• Attire: Business Casual
• Working Arrangement: Onsite
• Work Days:5-day Work Week,40-Hour Workweek
• Types of Work Schedules:
• Work Schedule A (4 weekdays and 1 weekend), from S$2.8K onwards
• 2 Weekdays: 12PM to 7PM
• 2 Weekdays: 12PM to 9PM (includes 1-hour dinner break)
• 1 Weekend: 8AM to 7PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
• Work Schedule B (3 weekdays and 2 weekends), from S$3.0K onwards*
• 1 Weekday: 10AM to 7PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
• 2 Weekdays: 12PM to 9PM (includes 1-hour dinner break)
• 2 Weekends: 8AM to 5PM & 10AM to 7PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)

*Please note that the work schedule may be subject to changes from time to time due to operational requirements (e.g., during school holiday periods).

*As our operational demands are higher during the weekends, we greatly appreciate your availability and commitment to working on both Saturdays and Sundays. We offer the opportunity for additional compensation of up to S$200 per month for individuals who can commit to Work Schedule B on a long-term basis.