Senior Customer Service Representative
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Welcome to ista.
At ista Nederland, we are in the midst of a fundamental transformation. Over the coming years, we will be taking major steps towards digitalisation, data-driven working and the further professionalisation of our services. At the same time, we are working to safeguard crucial specialist knowledge and future-proof our processes in a rapidly changing market.
Our ambition is clear: to turn our customers into our greatest ambassadors. That is our core ‘why’. Customer service plays a key role in this. That is why we are looking for a Senior Customer Service Representative who thrives on customer contact and enjoys taking a leading role within the team.
In this role, you will combine subject-matter expertise with coaching, operational management and continuous improvement. You will support colleagues, monitor the quality of our service and act as a key sparring partner for the Customer Service Manager.
Our office is based in Schiedam.
This is what you are going to do.
As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you will combine daily customer contact with a coaching and coordinating role within the team.
Customer contact and subject matter expertise
- You will handle enquiries from customers and residents by telephone and email, ensuring a professional, customer-focused response.
- You will deal with customer enquiries, escalations and exceptional cases that require additional knowledge and experience.
- You know how to turn resistance into trust and are able to maintain a positive customer relationship even in challenging situations.
Coaching and development
- You guide and support colleagues with complex cases and day-to-day tasks.
- You act as a source of advice and actively share your knowledge and experience.
- You are responsible for induction and mentoring new staff.
- You identify development needs within the team and contribute to a learning-oriented and professional working environment.
Operational Management
- You will act as the Customer Service Manager’s right-hand person and assist with the day-to-day operational management of the team.
- You will monitor the progress of tasks and ensure an efficient allocation of work.
- You will keep track of the workload and set priorities where necessary.
- You monitor and encourage the achievement of team objectives and KPIs, such as availability, service levels, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.
- You identify deviations and actively contribute ideas for improvement measures.
- You assist with quality checks and help colleagues to further develop their performance.
- You contribute to a culture centred on ownership, a results-oriented approach and customer focus.
You recognize yourself in this.
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You have an MBO+ level of working and thinking.
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You have at least 5 years’ work experience in a customer service environment and are used to dealing with a wide range of complex customer enquiries independently.
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It would be an advantage if you have experience in a coaching or mentoring role, for example in induction, mentoring or supporting colleagues.
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You enjoy helping colleagues, sharing your knowledge and showing new staff the ropes.
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You are able to take charge of the day-to-day management of the team in the absence of the Customer Service Manager.
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You feel responsible for achieving team targets and KPIs.
This is what you can expect from us.
Working at a growing, international company with a focus on sustainability, digitization and customer focus. ista offers excellent working conditions:
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A challenging senior role with a clear impact on both customer satisfaction and team development.
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The opportunity to gain experience in operational management and coaching.
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Plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression.
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An excellent salary, the ista Choice Budget and a profit-sharing scheme.
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The option to work from home for up to two days a week.
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A committed and supportive team.
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A good work-life balance.
Contact
ista Nederland
Steven Vloemans | Recruiter
Nieuwpoortweg 11 | 3125 AP Schiedam
humanresources@ista.com