Customer Experience Representative

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority seeks a Customer Experience Representative to enhance customer relations and provide exceptional service. The role requires strong Microsoft skills and 3+ years of customer relations experience, ideally in international trade procedures. Responsibilities include serving as a primary contact for customer inquiries, educating clients on GPA services, and working towards KPI goals. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on customer loyalty and safety. Minimum required education is a High School Diploma, with a preference for a four-year college degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years customer relations experience, strong knowledge in international trade procedures preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for GPA customers on inquiries and problem-solving.
• Provides information on GPA services and facilities.
• Educates customers on standard operating procedures and transaction requirements.
• Promotes GPA’s features and services to customers.
• Ensures departmental KPIs are met or exceeded.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Four-year college degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Customer Experience Representative

Department(s): 5082 - Customer Experience

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Customer Experience Supervisor, the Customer Experience Representative provides universal customer service that is distinctive and consistent by exceeding customer expectations and understanding customer needs and requirements. Retain the focus on customer loyalty and establish added value services and further strengthen the relationships with our customers. To be customer-focused delivering service and value.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Job Duties

• Customer Experience Representatives are the primary point of contact for GPA customers on inquiries, challenges, and problem‑solving issues.
• Provides general information regarding GPA services and facilities.
• Educates customers regarding standard operating procedures and transaction requirements to promote efficient and effective cargo movement.
• Educates users on self‑service facilities as they become available.
• Promotes GPA’s features and services to existing and prospective customers by utilizing GPA software and Internet connections.
• Responsible to test systems upgrades and enhancements and provide feedback on functionalities and how they will work for the customer or team.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ensures a high execution of services throughout the GPA.
• Responsible for learning to use performance measurements/standards and skill standards.
• Works to ensure departmental phone, email, and Chat KPI’s are met or exceeded.
• Participates in improvement teams and project teams as required by the Customer Experience Manager or Supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with GPA staff on all levels of administration as well as internal and external customers in order to create a result‑driven, team‑oriented environment.

Experience

• 3+ years customer relations experience, strong knowledge in international trade procedures Preferred

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Four‑year college degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC – Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required
• Driver’s License – Valid state driver’s license Required

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 1/23/2025

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