Customer Experience Representative

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking a Customer Experience Representative to join the 5082 - Customer Experience team at Garden City Terminal in Savannah, GA. This non-exempt role focuses on delivering distinctive customer service and building loyalty by understanding customer needs and providing value-added services.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in customer relations and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; high school diploma required, with a four-year degree preferred in business,

Qualifications

• 3+ years customer relations experience, strong knowledge in international trade procedures preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• High School Diploma required; four-year degree preferred in business, marketing or communications.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for GPA customers on inquiries, challenges and problem-solving issues.
• Provide general information regarding GPA services and facilities.
• Educate customers on SOPs and transaction requirements to promote cargo movement.
• Educate users on self-service facilities as they become available.
• Promote GPA's features and services to existing and prospective customers using GPA software and Internet connections.
• Test systems upgrades and enhancements and provide feedback on how they will work for customers and teams.
• Develop cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure high execution of services throughout GPA.
• Learn to use performance measurements and skill standards; meet or exceed departmental KPIs.
• Participate in improvement teams and project teams as required by the Customer Experience Manager or Supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications

Job description

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

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 is

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, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 1/23/2025

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