Customer Service and Add on Sales Agent, Other, Cape Town. Our client a BPO based in Cape Town is looking for an Executive to join their growing department. As an executive, you will handle majorly inbound and outbound (small ratio) calls for new and renewal of existing business for the New Zealand Market. Ensure a positive customer experience. Maintains in-depth knowledge of customer needs

Essential Functions: Handle majorly inbound and outbound (small ratio) calls for new and renewal of existing business. Process new business, renewals, amendments and cancellation of policies and change details as needed Identify customers need, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and/or alternatives.

 Seize opportunities to upsell/cross sell products when they arise. Maintain accuracy of customer data. Manage and resolve customer complaints and also identify  escalate priority issues. Follow up on customer calls wherever necessary. Achieves operational metrics / SLAs by adhering to the call and customers account handling policies and procedures to meet or exceed clients expectations. Understand Operations and Corporate Compliance, Policies and Procedures and Best Practices when conducting business with customers. Participate in weekly and monthly coaching Delivery of clients expectations. Stay abreast of ongoing trainings associated with role and business unit objectives. Other duties as outlined by leadership.

Technical Skills: Computer navigation skills, keyboarding skills. Should be familiar with MS Office. Excellent communication and convincing skills. Ability to increase sales while providing excellent customer service. Knowledge of the insurance industry. Good telephonic  customer service etiquette. Customer first approach to problem solving. Ability to understand and accept feedback on errors and use the learnings to avoid similar errors in future.

 Excellent communication skills: Good Inter-personal skills. Questioning, reasoning and convincing skills. Ability to multi task, priorities and manage daily work activities.

Requirements: 0-2 years of experience in insurance, sales  customer service, handling voice and queries, etc. Minimum of Matriculate Passed. Clear Criminal Record - None Neg. Clear Credit Record - None Neg. Clear Disciplinary Record - None Neg

Salary: R 7,000 basic.  Company contribution to Medical Aid  Pension Fund contributions  Working Hours: 8 PM to 12 PM, Monday to Friday - Weekends (New Zealand Hours)

Other benefits include: Complimentary transport (work transport pick you up at home). Subsided Meals. Nurse on Site. Gym. Employee Wellness.

Contact Surgo HR & Training: 0874700317