Customer Account Consultant- Contact Centre: Call Centre Agent at Pepkor Lifestyle

Job Description

Customer Account Management: Call Centre Agent

• Are you a recent graduate with a Diploma or Degree and some work experience, eager to kick-start your career and gain valuable industry exposure?We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious, motivated, and driven individuals who are looking to develop their skills, build their professional experience, and grow within a dynamic work environment.
• This position offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic call centre environment, where you will be responsible for managing customer accounts while developing your professional skills and gaining practical industry experience. It provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your customer service, communication, and account management capabilities while building a solid foundation for your career growth.

Job Purpose:

• Engage with customers in a compliant and customer-centric manner to secure a Promise to Pay, ensuring collections and arrears targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement: Communicate effectively to obtain relevant information.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Handle interactions with care and professionalism in Collecting arrears and instalments.
• Teamwork & Self-Management: Collaborate with the team and manage your tasks efficiently.

Competency Requirements:

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of the Pepkor Lifestyle policies, processes, and Collections systems
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (CPA, NCA, NCR etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant systems/applications

Skills:

• Strong telephone etiquette and negotiation abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Conflict management and emotional intelligence
• Business numerical skills and attention to detail

Behaviours:

• High level of integrity and personal resilience
• Energy, drive, and a customer-oriented mind-set
• Ability to influence others and engage with diversity

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric certificate  and a  Diploma/ Degree in customer service, business communication, or a related field.