Customer service advisor - united kingdom, swindon, wiltshire

full time position - 9.00am - 6.00pm, monday to friday and one saturday in every four. the start date for this role is the 14th november 2022. office based.

our valued customer service advisors are the front line of all customer communication on behalf of the company for post-delivery calls.

this role involves handling general enquires and complaints via incoming calls and finding a resolution to customer issues as well as a level of solution-selling to the customer.

the customer service advisor role will be based in our busy contact centre team and will involve answering around 70 inbound calls daily.

core responsibilities of a customer service advisor:

dealing with high volumes of calls from customers, helping them find a suitable resolution

providing an excellent service to our customers via telephone and email

advising customers on care of their oak furnitureland products

finding, and agreeing appropriate solutions for customer complaints

ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to when dealing with customers

maintaining departmental and personal sla's and kpi's in line with company expectations

ensuring all communications, both written and verbal, are of a high standard and in line with company guidelines

where appropriate, seeking advice and guidance from line management where cases are out of the ordinary

oak furnitureland is going through an exciting transformation across our business, to ensure we remain innovative, competitive, and consistently deliver exceptional services and products to our customers.

to do this, we need to hire and retain great talent like you. that's why we are investing and growing our customer centre, who we know will play a key role in supporting us to achieve our ambitions.

you'll already be or will become, with the help of our training, a knowledgeable and authentic furniture expert, able to find solutions to our customer enquiries by providing an excellent inbound service to complement our customer-first focus.

you'll be closely supported by your colleagues within the wider customer centre, and our onsite dedicated trainers and mentors will be on hand, every step of the way, supporting you to achieve high quality outcomes throughout the customer journey.

whilst we would be happy to receive applications from those who are or have already worked in a contact centre environment this role would also suit those working in hospitality, retail, reception, and administration.

we welcome applications for this customer service advisor role from candidates with experience in the following areas: customer service, call centre agent, customer service advisor, communication skills, telephony, ms word, excel.

benefits

generous staff discount

extra day holiday for your birthday

contributory pension scheme

supportive team culture

online health portal

employee assistance programme

membership to hapi benefits rewards site providing a wide range of discounts and offers

great working environment

training, development, and ongoing support

internal career paths

essential skills

skills and experience:

previous experience in a customer service or call centre environment desirable but not essential

have demonstrable experience in handling complex and emotional complaints

high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential

exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written

have the ability to remain calm in a busy pressurised environment

have the ability to negotiate and sell resolutions to the customer

have a professional understanding of what makes first-class customer service vital, as well as flexibility, the ability to multi-task, and have good problem-solving skills.

good knowledge of microsoft word and excel

the start date for this customer service advisor role is monday 14th november.

about company

we have a lot of things to be proud of here at oak furnitureland.

firstly, let's talk about our furniture itself. from beautiful bedroom cabinetry and sofas you can't help but sink into, to dining tables you can gather around with loved ones and customisable mattresses that guarantee a dreamy night's sleep, there's something for every room in the home.

all our furniture is exclusively designed and properly made. we use quality hardwood that's been responsibly sourced, and we let the natural beauty of the wood shine through in each piece.

and then we have our people. from our showroom colleagues and our delivery drivers to our customer service team and logistics department; everyone works as one united team, driven by a shared purpose and values.

in short, we make furniture that we're really proud of, so that we can help people make their house a real home. why not join us?

at oak furnitureland we have put diversity and inclusion at the top of our people agenda, as we believe that a more diverse and inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds are truly represented ensures better outcomes for all colleagues and the business.

you'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose and values. we are committed to fairness in the way we hire new colleagues and if you require any additional support to help you through the process we're happy to make the necessary adjustments for anyone that needs them.

job types: full-time, permanent

schedule:

8 hour shift

weekend availability

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