Senior Officer, Customer Relations

SMRT Trains; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport operator in Singapore is looking for a Customer Relations Officer to manage and handle customer feedback for Bus, Trains, and Taxis. The role requires excellent communication skills, a diploma or equivalent qualifications, and at least 2 years of experience in customer service. Candidates should be able to handle challenging situations and provide resolutions effectively. This full-time position is located on-site in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a Call Centre and Customer Service environment.
• Excellent proficiency in English and a Mother Tongue language.
• Ability to work independently under challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle feedback from commuters and provide timely responses.
• Ensure all feedback is logged in the CRM and managed until closure.
• Ad hoc visits or meetings with customers when necessary.

Skills

Customer service disposition

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Business/Mass Communication or GCE 'A' levels

Minimum grade A2 in English at GCE 'O' levels

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson‑East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service & Safety and Excellence. SMRT is committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for our commuters.

Job Purpose

1. This position is part of the Customer Relations team supporting feedback for Bus, Trains and Taxis.
2. Manage and handle customer feedback, which may be sensitive in nature.
3. Liaise with internal departments for case investigation and provide resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle feedback from commuters or members of public received through official SMRT feedback channels and provide a timely response within prescribed turnaround time.
• Reach out to injured commuters, road users or members of public affected by accidents involving SMRT vehicles or occurring at SMRT stations/bus interchanges.
• Ensure all feedback handled is logged in the CRM and managed until closure.
• Resolve cases with the feedback provider in a timely and professional manner and in adherence with SOP, work instructions, service standards and KPIs.
• Able to be activated for crisis communications.
• Ad hoc visits or meetings with customers, when necessary to ensure case resolution.
• Other tasks and assignments by management.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma in Business/Mass Communication or minimum GCE "A" levels.
• A minimum grade of A2 in English at GCE "O" levels is required.
• Excellent proficiency in English and a Mother Tongue language to communicate effectively with customers.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a Call Centre and Customer Service environment.
• Communicative, analytical and creative team player who can address customers' issues effectively and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Able to work independently under challenging situations to reach an amicable outcome.

Skills

• Possess a strong customer service disposition.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to handle challenging situations with a view towards amicable resolution.
• Able to work well within a team and has positive mindset.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Applications and CRM systems.