The job holder will be responsible for answering customer calls and inquiries, ensure customers’ bookings and traces are actioned as per network standards and provide a competent, courteous, efficient and proactive point of contact for customers both internal and external. The advisor is also responsible in helping to achieve revenue targets through effectively promoting and selling DHL’s products and value added services.
YOUR TASKS
To accept and register customer bookings for a range of DHL services and accurately input relevant booking data into DHL applications
Knowledgeably offer customers the most suitable DHL service based on their unique needs, and actively attempting to close the transaction by converting their enquiries and securing their bookings.
Identify potential for selling additional services and products (e.g. Insurance, time definite delivery, packaging, account facilities, etc.) during the course of interacting with customers and proactively sells these to secure additional/new revenue sources for DHL.
This includes asking customers the appropriate questions to match their needs against value-added services, professionally offering and convincing them on the benefits of the services, handling their objections or reservations (if any) and closing the transaction by successfully securing their purchase of the offered services.
To effectively respond to all customer enquiries regarding DHL’s services, by consistently and confidently providing customers with accurate information on prices, transit times, customs paperwork requirements, packaging, country-specific requirements (including potential customs clearance delays), straight forward account and sales questions.
To lodge a trace when necessary ensuring that the customer receives service from Customer care regarding their issue.
Confidently and knowledgeably handle customer complaints while maintaining composure, and take all possible actions to resolve issues to the customers’ expectations without compromising DHL’s position by over-committing to customers , or being unrealistic in what is offered.
YOUR PROFILE
Excellent spoken and written command of the English language with a cheerful, confident, professional and courteous tone.
Excellent interpersonal skills and relates well with a wide range of people/customers
Demonstrated excellent attention to detail
The Arabic Language is distinct Advantage
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a busy team
Proficient computer skills
Ability to work flexible rostered hours, including scheduled breaks
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Tolerance for stress in a fast paced working environment
Previous call center experience is preferred.
A minimum of grade 10 schooling or equivalent is required but a high school certificate is preferred