Job Description
Job Summary
- The Contact Centre Agent is responsible for handling inbound and/or outbound customer interactions across multiple channels (calls, email, chat, social media).
- The role ensures excellent customer service, accurate information delivery, and effective issue resolution, while maintaining professionalism and adherence to company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Interaction Management:
- Answer inbound calls promptly and professionally.
- Make outbound calls for sales, follow-up, verification, or customer surveys.
- Handle customer queries across email, live chat, WhatsApp, or social media, depending on assignment.
- Provide accurate information regarding products, services, policies, and procedures.
Issue Resolution & Escalation:
- Identify customer needs and resolve issues efficiently.
- Log all customer interactions in the CRM system.
- Escalate complex issues to the appropriate department or supervisor.
- Follow up on outstanding customer complaints until resolution.
Quality & Compliance:
- Adhere to scripts, call flows, and quality guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer information.
- Meet internal compliance, data security, and service protocols.
- Work in line with company and client SLAs.
Productivity & Performance:
- Achieve daily/weekly/monthly targets (AHT, FCR, sales conversion, attendance, etc.).
- Maintain high service ratings and customer satisfaction scores.
- Participate in coaching, briefings, and training sessions to enhance performance.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Update call logs, customer records, and case notes accurately.
- Provide feedback on customer issues, trends, and service improvements.
Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver seamless customer service.
- Support team members during peak periods.
- Uphold the culture, values, and reputation of the organisation.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
- Minimum: OND / HND /BSc Degree preferred.
- Experience in a contact centre or customer-facing role is an added advantage.
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent communication in English and any other 2 local languages
- Active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use CRM tools, call centre software, and basic computer applications.
- Good multitasking and time management ability.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
- Customer-focused and empathetic.
- Professional, patient, and polite.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Willing to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Languages: