Customer service officer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Customer service officers are in charge of addressing any complaints, inquiries, or questions that customers may have regarding the company's products and services. They manage customers to ensure that problems will no longer be escalated, by providing solutions to concerns in a timely manner and communicating properly with customers.
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Customer service officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in customer service officer job postings.
Sample customer service officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience
- Proficiency in MS Office and customer service software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Sample required customer service officer soft skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing a high level of customer service
Customer service officer job description example 1
VFS US LLC customer service officer job description
VFS Global, the world’s largest
outsourcing and technology
services specialist for governments and
diplomatic missions worldwide, is currently hiring a Customer Service and Enrolment Officer for our new Visa Application Center in different location in the US. The office will specialize in providing customer service, accepting visa applications, and collecting biometric enrollment data on behalf of several Schengen governments here in the US.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working directly with visa customers to assist with completion of visa applications and processing of documents in line with varying visa requirements from different foreign governments
- Capture of biometrics (fingerprints and facial) on behalf of Schengen governments, including the use of varying biometrics platforms.
- Working under tight timelines and high volume of customers.
- Processing applications and data entry in the customized VFS software, including digitalization of documents.
- Dispatch of documents daily to foreign governments based in the US
- Scanning and uploading of documentation
- Trouble shooting IT issues with the help of the remote IT Service Desk, as needed
- Tracking of passports
- Handling customer queries in person, by email and on the telephone
- Fee collection and cash handling
- The above list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required from time to time in line with business requirements.
- Reports directly to Schengen Visa Application Center Deputy Manager
- Willingness and ability to physically carry and transport a load of daily applications, in person, to local Consulates
- Key skills include customer service for a high volume of customers, requiring high-speed and high-quality data entry, as well as IT familiarity with software programs. An interest in international travel and visa processes is helpful, as well as efficiency and attention to detail, and an interest in growing internally within a large international organization.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills with professional demeanor
- Excellent command of English is required, additional languages a plus (but not required)
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- A good attention to detail and high level of accuracy under tight timelines
- A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Ability to begin work rotating shifts, if needed, between 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Flexible / ready and willing to additional hours, if needed
- Possible travel opportunities within the US
- Availability to begin June 2022
Hire: Full time $19.21
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024