Associate, Customer Support APAC
Avantor
Key Responsibilities
- Handles inbound sales and customer communication (calls, emails, click to chat) in the processing, expediting, and troubleshooting of customer orders.
- Owns the customer request and experience from initiation to conclusion.
- Processes all customer requests via computer, utilizing multiple and often complex systems, programs, and monitors to research information.
- Researches and resolves customer issues, expedites back orders, handles requests for returns and other special requests.
- Resolves product or service problems by clarifying customer complaints, determining the cause, selecting and explaining the best solution, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
- Proactively interacts with the outside sales force to ensure regular communication on pricing and other customer concerns, providing high-level, quality service closely aligned with sales to enable sales growth.
- Follows up with the Sales Department, suppliers, and customers on any outstanding issues.
- Looks for opportunities to provide solutions.
- Makes recommendations on areas for process improvement.
- Makes decisions based on policies and past precedence, seeking guidance as necessary.
- Accountable to performance metrics such as schedule adherence, productivity standards, and quality standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work with immediate team members, as well as employees in other departments, while demonstrating the ability to work independently.
- Proven problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
- Good organization and time management skills.
- Attentive and active listening abilities.
- Ability to maintain composure and positive attitude during difficult times.
- Intermediate computer skills required; must be able to work in multiple systems concurrently, often using multiple monitors.
- Familiarity with SAP system is helpful.
- In Quebec, bilingual (English and French), verbal and written.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
- 0-6 months of applicable experience in a customer relationship type role (sales, call center, etc.).