Customer Advisor

Capita; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Customer Advisor to enhance customer relationships. The role involves responding to inquiries, handling escalated complaints, and generating sales through excellent service. Candidates must have experience in BPO and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Shift Allowance

Weekend Hero Bonus

Performance bonus of up to 20%

Free transport for evening shifts

Comprehensive product training

Employee Share Scheme after 24 months

Eligibility for scholarship program after 24 months

Qualifications

• 12 months international BPO customer service experience or 24 months Domestic Customer Service experience.
• Experience in sales through service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and deliver solutions that meet individual needs.
• Handle escalated customer queries with empathy.
• Identify vulnerable customers and adapt approach.
• Use product knowledge to solve problems.

Skills

Written and verbal English communication

Time Management

Active Listening

Sales acumen

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Customer-Centric Approach

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

Promote and sells products/services on behalf of call centre clients; meets and exceeds sales quotas and goals.
Moreexperienced Advisors may coach others andsupport the resolutionof escalated complaintsinaccordancewith
business,policyandlegal
requirements

Job title:

Customer Advisor

Job Description:

Role:

Customer Advisor

Role Objective

As a Customer Service Advisor you will be a key player in the company’s customer relations. You will serve as the first point of contact for customers, answering inquiries, making product recommendations, and providing information about services or products.

Your primary role involves taking inbound calls from existing customers, handling a variety of call types. These include billing enquiries, changes or updates to customer accounts and product-related questions.

In addition to these responsibilities, there is an element of sales through service involved in the role. Advisors are expected to identify and act on triggers in conversations with customers to generate sales. This role is perfect for individuals who are customer-focused, tech-savvy, and have a knack for sales through customer service.

Professional Know-how

• Academic:

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Experience:

• 12 months international BPO customer service experience OR 24 months Domestic Customer Service experience.
• Sales through service

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Operations/functional line

External:

• External Customer

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing excellent service with a key focus on doing the right thing for each customer – deliver solutions that meet their individual needs.
• Identifying vulnerable customers and adapting approach, providing additional support when required.
• Handling escalated customer queries with empathy and integrity, logging accurately
• Dealing with a specific range query.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary and in line with the scope and level of this role.
• Handling customer queries and delivering high quality service throughout
• Using your product knowledge to proactively find answers and solve problems.
• working to tight deadlines to ensure all queries are responded to in good time and meet day-to-day service delivery targets.
• Adhering to data protection and confidentiality lawsas well as regulatory compliance.

Key Result Areas/Competencies

Essential:

• High proficiency in written and verbal English communication,
• Time Management: Balancing multiple tasks efficiently is essential.
• Active Listening: Understanding customer queries and questions
• Handle complex issues.
• Strong sales acumen.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking and resourcefulness are vital.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication
• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to different customer personalities and situations is valuable.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Putting the customer first is a core competency.
• Moderate to Advanced computer skills and system navigation
• Ability to work in a team.

About Us

WE are one of the biggest cellular networks in the UK. This is a telecommunications campaign and the kinds of queries that come through would be: Customer that want to do sim swaps, network queries and billing queries.

The campaign operates in UK time. You will be required to work the following shifts in South African times:

Operating Hours: SA times

• Monday–Sun (9AM – 9PM)
• Your shift roster is subject to change therefore be prepared to work unfavorable shift patterns as per operational requirements.

• Our Call Centre is operational 365 days per year (including Christmas and New Year).
• You will be expected to work during the festive season (including Christmas Day)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Shift Allowance

• Weekend Hero Bonus
• Excellent monthly performance bonus of up to 20% of basic salary
• Free door to door transport for evening shifts after 7pm
• A progressive career path to help you develop in your Call center career.
• Comprehensive product training in a fun collaborative environment
• Excellent accredited training programs to assist you in career development on a variety of subjects/concepts.
• Employee Share Scheme Trust after 24 months tenure with Capita
• Eligibility to participate in our scholarship program after 24 months tenure with Capita.

What we hope you’ll do next

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Please upload an up-to-date CV which highlights your relevant experience.

What will happen next?

• Your application will be reviewed.
• If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with a member of the recruitment team.

IMPORTANT

The shortlisted candidates are subject to be assessed using relevant assessment tools based on the needs and requirements of the role.

Capita South Africa adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to candidates in line with the business’ EE targets and goals.

Attach your most recent CV indicative of the criteria as advertised.

Location:

Cape Town

,

South Africa

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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