We are recruiting for a Customer Service Executive to join a well established manufacturer supplying the commercial catering industry based in Stirling. This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm/ 8.30am-4.30pm (37 hours per week) offering a salary up to £26,000 per annum plus excellent benefits!
As Customer Service Executive reporting into the Customer Service Manager you will be part of a team of 5 in total providing a complete account management service, from enquiry through to dispatch and after sales service working hand in hand with our external sales team. Your main duties will include:
- Answering calls and queries accurately and consistently from customers within your specified accounts
- Build and maintain a solid relationship with your customers remaining polite, diligent, positive and professional at all times demonstrating knowledge and building customer confidence.
- Ensure accuracy of all customer details and all communication is correctly recorded on computer system.
- Offer guidance and assistance/rectification to matters raised and to understand the scope of problems.
- Manage customer expectations through clearly explaining the situation, next steps and potential outcomes.
- Take ownership of queries, resolving routine non-complex issues yourself and escalating more complex issues to your line manager.
- Contribute to improving the business, protecting, and enhancing the reputation of the company, by putting forward new ideas and, when requested to do so, implementing change.
- Coordinate, plan and execute distribution operations.
- Work with logistic partners to coordinate booking slots, pick-ups and delivery activities.
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience within a telephone based Customer Service role ideally from within manufacturing, logistics or production
- Confidence to communicate and build strong relationships with customers
- Ability to work within a fast paced and targeted environment
- Good IT skills including Excel, and any knowledge of Salesforce or SysPro would be advantageous
- Your own transport is required due to the location of the site
Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Benefits Portal with retail discounts
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free Secure Onsite Parking
- Career Development Opportunities
Please apply today or call us to discuss this Customer Service Executive role in more detail!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.