Job Description

Division

: Customer Care

Reporting to:

Customer Care Manager

Location:

Belfast - Clarendon Dock (on-site)

Role Purpose

Support customer contacts before, during and after subscription by providing fast and easy support to corporate customer enquiries. Secure satisfied customers and log relevant customer information to enable Mediahuis to improve the customer experience and the business. To manage contacts from our customers, with a view to assisting them with their enquiries. These enquiries may include subscription queries, account queries, customer complaints, account payments and any other general enquiries.

Role Responsibilities

(Overview)

Ability to quickly identify the customer's needs and provide additional accurate information as required Conduct all contacts in a polite, helpful, sincere and professional manner, ensuring every customer has a positive interaction Handle customer queries by phone, email or webchat Provide fast and easy support by using the specific contact method Build trust with the customer by being empathic, helpful and providing a solution that satisfies the customer Keeping the customer informed of the latest products and services Effectively handle customers looking to cancel their subscription Treat all customers and potential customers' details with the utmost confidentiality, and inline with GDPR compliance Be aware of the targets and always work to meet these targets Demonstrate an ability to listen to the customer and show a willingness to assist them with any queries they may have Demonstrate appropriate soft skills i.e. voice pitch, tone, pace, volume, etc. Accurately capture the information provided by customers Updating CRM and capturing relevant customer information to enable the business to provide customer insight Dealing with customer complaints and liaising with internal departments in resolving customer issues Be able to work as part of a team and be an active contributor to team meetings Advise management of any work practices that could improve the service to customers

Experience & Qualifications

(Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

Essential

Previous customer care experience in a related field i.e. customer care provision; query handling; upselling and retention Multi-channel customer contact experience (phone, webchat and email handling) Ability to contribute as part of a successful team Flexible approach Ability to work in a fast-paced environment A minimum of 6 months contact centre experience in a multi-channel operational environment

Preferred

Proven experience or knowledge of a digital subscription business coupled with a knowledge of online tools and resources would be beneficial but not necessary Any industry related qualifications Previous experience of working in a newly designed customer care function

Skills

(Technical & Non-technical)

IT literate Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbally Sound decision making skills Objection handling and upselling Adaptability and learning agility Ability to manage and resolve issues or complaints in an efficient, effective manner which doesn't compromise the quality or timeliness of service

Our Benefits

Free Parking 25 days annual leave + Enhanced pension contributions Maternity pay Sick pay Educational assistance Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Mediahuis Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all individuals.


Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, transparent, and free from bias at every stage. If you require any adjustments during the process to support you in your application, please let us know. We are happy to make reasonable accommodations to ensure a positive experience for all candidates.