Customer Support/Ops Coordinator I

RELX; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal and professional services industry is seeking a Customer Support & Operations Coordinator I in Durban. This role involves being the first point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring a smooth operational experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and thrive in a dynamic environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a balance between work and personal life.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits

Work/life balance initiatives

Study assistance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or technical support required.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and basic technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound customer interactions via phone and email.
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints on first contact.
• Deliver first-line technical support for electronic product subscribers.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Empathy

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Customer Support & Operations Coordinator I to join our team on a 3-month contract. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for customers, helping to resolve questions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a smooth experience with our products and services.

You will handle a variety of inquiries from billing and product questions to technical support while contributing to service improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, clear communication, and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound customer interactions via phone and email with professionalism and empathy.
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints on first contact where possible (First Call Resolution).
• Take ownership of customer issues and follow through to resolution by liaising with other departments.
• Accurately document all interactions in the CRM system.
• Deliver first-line technical support for electronic product subscribers and troubleshoot online errors.
• Stay current with product updates, system changes, and service offerings.
• Promote subscription benefits and support retention and upselling efforts.
• Ensure customer account information is accurate and up to date, including billing and subscription setup.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Editorial, and Warehouse) to meet customer and business needs and participate in training sessions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Achieve KPIs and customer satisfaction goals as outlined in personal development plans.

Requirements

• Prior experience in customer service, technical support, or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow established processes and make sound decisions in straightforward situations.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and basic technical troubleshooting.
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving and workload management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Open to continuous learning and attending ongoing product or technical training.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Medical Aid

- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)

- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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RELX is a British multinational information and analytics company headquartered in London, England.

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