Customer Service Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Customer Service Specialist - Fluency in French Required

Reed Business Support is thrilled to collaborate with a well-established global manufacturing and distribution company in their quest for a French-speaking Customer Service Specialist. Based in Chapeltown, this role presents an outstanding opportunity for individuals with prior Customer Service experience and proficiency in French.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £26,000 per annum
  • Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Early finish on Fridays)
  • Hybrid working model
  • Excellent Pension scheme
  • On-site parking available

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process customers' sales orders promptly and before the order cut-off time.
  • Handle complex customer inquiries via various channels, such as mail, phone, or electronic communication, related to the company's products and services.
  • Manage orders of different complexities, including export documentation and certificates.
  • Facilitate the onboarding of new Customer Service agents, providing training, setting up system access, offering on-the-job coaching, and identifying areas for retraining.
  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude, support the team, provide positive reinforcement, and address challenges constructively.
  • Collaborate with Senior Customer Service Specialists as a Subject Matter Expert on various projects like SalesForce, New Product launches, Export processes, Client onboarding, Warehouse setups, and IT improvements.
  • Attend key meetings as required.
  • Handle a wide range of inquiries and complaints, collaborating with relevant departments when necessary.
  • Assist in coordinating customer service activities related to shipping, production schedules, inventory levels, and sales by reviewing reports and orders as directed by management.
  • Create and review correspondence and documentation regarding customer interactions, responding to inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Develop and nurture customer relationships, acting as a liaison between sales teams and customers to ensure accurate orders and provide technical guidance if needed.

Key Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of progressive customer service experience.
  • Fluency in French
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in customer service, conflict resolution, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and application of departmental policies.
  • Proficiency in PC skills, ERP systems (SAGE, SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant software.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

If you feel you match the criteria mentioned above, we encourage you to apply. Bonne Chance



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