- Handle calls daily with a volume of 40 calls a day.
- Be proud of the service that you offer and strive to do everything you can to help – be willing to go the extra mile to resolve queries at first contact.
- Take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution.
- Communicate in an open and honest way.
- Understand the different needs and vulnerabilities.
- Pay attention and ensure that all requests are acted upon, and all details are accurately recorded.
- Recognise when a customer needs to be assisted further by a senior colleague and escalate accordingly.
- Be willing to attend and participate in any training that is offered to you, to include up skills, external training, and regulatory training.
- Participate in team huddles.
- Experience working in a customer service call centre environment.
- Experience supporting vulnerable customers.
- Can demonstrate patience, empathy and compassion when required.
- Have good listening & communication skills.
- Have the ability to remain calm and professional in difficult and challenging situations.
- Listen to your customer (their expressions, behaviour and words used) to help identity when your customer is dissatisfied.
- Can be flexible when required.