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Contract Type : Indefinite | Pay Band : H / 4 | Location – Hong Kong, Admiralty | Number of job opening : one
Local Direct Hire : Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work.
Role Purpose
The role purpose of Customer Management Executive, Exams in the British Council Hong Kong is to ensure a high quality and efficient integrated customer service experience for customers meeting all
British Council Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for customer satisfaction. By converting enquiries into
sales support the wider exams team to achieve its annual business targets.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following :
Enquiry handling
- Answer first level enquiries received in person, by mail, email, telephone or social media on relevant aspects of the UK and the British Council’s activities in a friendly
and professional manner, invoking the principles of TIE in line with Customer Service standards.
Meeting the agreed KPI’s in customer contact resolutionBuild rapport with the prospect in order to find out the objectives, needs and requirements of the customer, and take their interest forward.Is able to give accurate information on all services offered by the British Council, and to give customers the correct brochures, application and registration forms.Support test takers who wants to register online at our premisesAll feedback and customer comments are passed on to the Assistant Manager - Customer Service within one working day and recorded in writing.Registration
Register Exams candidates in a professional and friendly manner, while adhering to the procedures in place.Work extra hours during registration periods, if requiredAccurate databases / records, and projects
All databases and records, and information files are kept up to date in line with requirements outlined by AM – Customer Service.Make sure that information brochures / leaflets are replenished and are available at all times.Responsible for updating relevant knowledge files and databases (CRM) / web / design posters in line with requirements outlined by AM-CS.Specific projects and responsibilities given to each member of staff are carried out in line with expected objectives.As duty officer ensure that designated tasks for the relevant shifts are completed.Other Responsibilities
Any other duties as assigned by the Line ManagerParticipate at Sales & Marketing Events to support customer enquiries and registrationsRole specific skill, knowledge and experience :
Demonstrable experience, in large complex international organisation of :
At least one year experience working in a customer service / sales / call centre environment; preferably in service industry2 years solid experience working in a B2C call centre environment, and experience in handling B2C Live Chat text conversations. (desirable)Excellent interpersonal and customer care skillsPolite and pleasant telephone mannerAttention to detailsBasic tele-sales techniqueLive agent chatPerson Specification
A graduate DiplomaBachelor's Degree in any discipline (desirable)Fluent in speaking, writing and reading CantoneseIntermediate level speaking, writing and reading MandarinWritten and verbal proficiency in English is required.Role benefits
Chinese New Year bonusExams bonus20days annual leave per calendar yearHealth insuranceClosing date for application. Tuesday, 6th August 2024, 23 : 59 Hong Kong time (GMT+08)
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