Customer Service Executive - Social Media, South Africa

Greenlight Planet Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Johannesburg is seeking a Customer Service Executive for social media engagement. The role will involve addressing customer inquiries, engaging with prospects, and representing the company's values online. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, minimum one year of experience in customer service, and strong communication skills. The company offers opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Multicultural experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a customer service executive with social media experience.
• Ability to speak any of South Africa local languages e.g. Zulu, Sesotho.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and address customer inquiries across social media.
• Provide solutions-oriented assistance to customer needs.
• Engage potential customers through social media interactions.

Skills

Customer-Centric Mindset

Excellent Communication Skills

Proficiency in Digital Tools

Adaptability and Resilience

Partnership Spirit

Education

Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma in Marketing

Tools

Zendesk

Ameyo

Job description

Customer Service Executive - Social Media, South Africa Department: EasyBuy Program Management Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: South Africa Description Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa About the role: As a Contact Centre Social Media Executive at Sun King, you'll play an essential role in shaping customer experiences and building strong, lasting relationships with our online community.

This position is pivotal for linking Sun King's mission to empower underserved communities through solar energy with our customers' needs and expectations.

By providing timely assistance across digital platforms, you will help ensure that customers experience attentiveness and care, whether they're seeking guidance, exploring Sun King products, or offering feedback.

Your work will enhance brand reputation, foster confidence, and drive sales conversions while upholding Sun King's dedication to exceptional customer service.

What you would be expected to do

• Customer Engagement & Assistance: Monitor and promptly address customer inquiries, comments, and messages across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging social media channels.
• Provide genuine, solutions-oriented assistance that addresses customer needs while maintaining Sun King's voice and tone.
• Customer-Centric Prospect Management: Identify, qualify, and engage potential customers through social media interactions.
• Monitor prospects by providing clear information, guidance, and encouragement to advance them through the sales journey.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with the sales and customer experience teams to ensure the smooth handover of qualified prospects and to address any escalated customer concerns, creating a seamless experience from initial contact to conversion and beyond.
• Brand Advocacy: Represent Sun King's mission and values in all online interactions; uphold our dedication to access, sustainability, and empowerment by fostering positive digital engagements that reinforce confidence and devotion within the Sun King community.
• Efficiency & Reporting: Provide timely, consistent assistance and document interactions through detailed call notes, reports, and data logs.
• Escalate complex issues to relevant teams for expert resolution while keeping track of ongoing trends in customer feedback and recurring concerns.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Have a Bachelors Degree or a Higher National Diploma in marketing, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience as a customer service executive with social media experience, or a similar role.
• Have a Customer-Centric Mindset: A deep dedication to putting customers first and the ability to demonstrate great patience, and listening skill in all interactions.
• Proficiency in Digital Tools: Experience with customer service and social media engagement platforms like Zendesk, Ameyo or other CRM tools.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, professionally, and effectively convey information across digital platforms.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work well under pressure while maintaining Sun King's high standard for customer service.
• Partnership Spirit: Good people skills with a partnership mindset, able to work well within cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for every customer.
• Have the ability to speak any of South Africa local languages e.g. Zulu, Sesotho, etc.

What Sun King Offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.