Senior Customer Service Consultant

PG Group (Pty) Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive glass company is seeking a Front Desk Manager for their Fitment Centre in George, Western Cape. This role requires managing customer interactions, ensuring compliance with company standards, and contributing to budgetary goals through effective stock control and service management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, customer service experience, and the necessary qualifications in management. PG Glass is an Employment Equity employer and values diversity in their hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' work experience with a strong customer service focus.
• At least 2 years' Fitment Centre experience within PG Glass as a Customer Service Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk of the Fitment Centre.
• Ensure compliance with corporate identity and operating standards.
• Process and administer all internal sales.
• Contribute to company budgets through effective stock control.
• Process claims and liaise with customers regarding payments.
• Maintain high service standards and manage customer expectations.
• Upskill and develop counter staff.
• Identify and elevate potential service detractors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong telephonic skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to identify and implement improved service methods

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Self-starter with high levels of initiative

Education

Grade 12

General Management Level 4 / Supervisory Development Certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

PG Glass is the largest network of Shatterprufe windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive glass Fitment Centre's in South Africa, as well as the largest repairer and installer of glazing and building glass products in Southern Africa.

Main Job Purpose

To manage the front desk of a Fitment Centre by providing professional operational support and general business guidance to customers and staff. The role ensures compliance with corporate identity, operating standards, business processes, and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the accurate processing and administration of all internal sales and assumes a guiding and leadership role in the absence of the Fitment Centre Manager.

Main Objectives

• Contribute to the achievement of company budgets through effective stock control, sales generation, sound cash management, and strict adherence to company processes to ensure sustainable profitability and growth.
• Accurately and timeously process claims by liaising with customers regarding correct excess amounts and collecting payments to meet daily KPIs and prevent financial losses.
• Ensure best administrative practices are consistently applied, particularly regarding stock control and ordering processes, to deliver a low-effort customer experience.
• Effectively utilise the service centre scheduling system to maximise fitter productivity, achieve targeted jobs per fitter per day, and manage customer expectations.
• Accurately order stock in line with work schedules and buy-out procedures to prevent service delays and maintain high service standards.
• Adhere to and carry out any other reasonable work-related instructions from PG Glass Management.
• Secure end-of-day and split reports, analyse variances, and elevate discrepancies to management to ensure compliance and minimise financial risk.
• Upskill and develop counter staff by identifying training needs, providing over-the-shoulder coaching, and liaising with management to enhance customer service through skills and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and elevate potential service detractors that could negatively impact Net Promoter Scores (NPS), KPIs, and the overall low-effort customer experience.

Critical Job Requirements Qualifications

• Grade 12
• General Management Level 4 / Supervisory Development Certificate

Knowledge

• Functional knowledge of SAP
• Computer literacy
• Excellent customer service knowledge
• Strong product knowledge within the automotive and building glass industry

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong telephonic skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to identify and implement improved service methods
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills
• Self-starter with high levels of initiative

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' work experience with a strong customer service focus
• At least 2 years' Fitment Centre experience within PG Glass as a Customer Service Consultant

PG Glass is an Employment Equity employer who gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the Company. All applicants meeting the requirements will be considered, but preference will be given to members of the designated groups (previously disadvantaged groups. PG Glass is also an organisation that considers only candidates with a high level of integrity and ethics.