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Customer Service Representative
Job Overview
Gluska Management’s Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for
managing customer interactions across various communication channels, including
phone calls, emails, live chat, and social media platforms. CSR plays a crucial role in
maintaining customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and
providing information about products or services. This position is essential for ensuring a
positive customer experience and supporting the company’s reputation for excellent
service.
Responsibilities
- Handling incoming calls by answering promptly and professionally, addressing
inquiries, and resolving issues effectively.
- Responding to customer emails and correspondence, providing accurate and timely
information, and offering substitute solutions for specific problems if applicable.
- Managing online reputation and comments on various platforms including Google My
Business Profile, BBB, Yelp, etc. Monitoring and responding to comments while
addressing both positive and negative feedback and offering solutions to any negative
experiences.
- Assisting customers through the on-site chat feature and providing real-time support
and information tailored to their needs.
- Manage customer requests and purchase verifications through the Shopify platform.
Inform relevant departments or parties about the inquiries if necessary and communicate
efficiently to resolve any issue a customer may have.
- Assist with various office tasks as needed and support other departments AFTER your
duties are complete.
- Document information from wholesale inquiries and relay all messages regarding
wholesale to the respective department head for continuous communication.
Expectations
- Arriving on time and being ready to work punctually.
- Maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions, both in-office and outside
events. You are to behave as an agent of the company and represent it in various
interactions and instances.
- Complete tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensure accuracy in all tasks, especially in scheduling and correspondence.
- Handle all information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Comprehend and comply with all company standards, policies, and regulations and
hold others to the same standard.
- Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor in all customer interactions.
- Prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to resolve issues in the first contact.
- Ensure all customer follow-ups are tracked and completed. If needed, escalate matters
to the responsible department head or party involved.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Chain of Command
You will be reporting directly to the Customer Service Director/COO. You are expected to
communicate efficiently with other departments as needed, according to the customer
service cases that you address.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in customer services or a
related field are a plus.
- Proven experience in a customer service role, preferably in a retail environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and attentiveness towards customers and
the issues that they may be experiencing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
Team Collaboration
As a customer service representative, you are expected to maintain effective
communication with store managers, wholesale managers, the logistics department, and
other departments to ensure customer inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately.
Regular updates and collaboration with these departments are essential for tracking
customer issues and ensuring resolution. In addition to collaborating with internal
departments, you may occasionally need to communicate with external vendors and
third-party providers to resolve specific customer issues related to products or services.
Professional Development
Gluska Management is a company that encourages growth from within, especially for
individuals who serve the front line between the company and its brands and the
customers themselves. As a customer service representative, career opportunities may
include Customer Service Director, Store Manager, Regional Manager, and other
administrative roles across the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18