Customer Service Graduate

Smith+Nephew; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in Durban is seeking a Customer Service Graduate to ensure efficient order processing and excellent customer support. The ideal candidate will need a Matric qualification and a Commercial Degree or Diploma. This position requires a proactive approach to resolving customer queries and developing strong relationships. The role offers full-time employment with a focus on inclusion and work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation and Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteering Hours

Employee Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Manage all customer emails and telephone calls within the required response times.
• Process all customer orders within 24 hours to meet customer’s SLA and expectations.
• Enter all transactions accurately first time to ensure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with customers and provide professional support.
• Respond to customer enquiries and manage disputes promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues for best practice sharing.

Skills

Customer service

Order processing

Document management

Proactive problem-solving

Time management

Education

Matric Qualification

Commercial Degree or Diploma

Job description

Customer Service Graduate – Durban

Life Unlimited

At Smith+Naphew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Customer Service Division for a Graduate in Gauteng. This role reports into the Customer Services Manager with its main focus being on the effective, efficient and accurate receipt and transcription of telephonic and other orders from both internal and external customers.

What will you need to be successful?

• Manage all customer emails and telephone calls within the required response times.
• Process all customer orders within 24 hours to meet customer’s SLA and expectations.
• Enter all transactions accurately first time and ensure delivery of product within time frames as stipulated by the customer to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to prioritize and plan daily workload to meet customer expectations and departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure good document management and adherence to all document control regulations.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and provide positive and professional customer service and support.
• Respond to customer’s enquiries and manage disputes within the required response time.
• Use initiative and be proactive in resolving customer queries promptly. Seek assistance from Team lead when needed to determine appropriate solution.
• Utilize all customer & external third party systems/ portals as required in order to perform daily duties.
• Foster strong relationships with Sales and Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues and ensure cross skilling and best practice sharing on a continuous basis.
• Assist with supplying data for daily/weekly/ monthly management reports as required.
• Establish a professional image on behalf of the department and company.
• Attend all relevant training sessions as required and develop skill sets and knowledge.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Matric Qualification
• Commercial Degree or Diploma

You. Unlimited.

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours.
• Your Wellbeing: An Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing