Customer Service Officer

Al Futtaim Group

UAE

Ref: HP698-10041

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Customer Service Officer - Trading Enterprises

Established in 1971, Trading Enterprises owns the sole distribution rights for Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. Recently, Trading Enterprises has added 2 high end luxury sports vehicles - Fisker and Lotus, to its portfolio. Fisker is a new generation electric car and is evidence of the company's commitment to support the environment for sustainable growth.
Competing in the UAE's Japanese, American and European automotive marketplace, the company is supported by a network of modern showrooms, workshops and parts outlets across the UAE, with sales and after-sales operations existing in all seven emirates.

Sales of Chrysler/Jeep and Dodge products have risen dramatically, reflecting the introduction of exciting new models. In the next few years there will be many more additions to the range featuring the unique combination of German engineering and American design.

Volvo is now firmly established in the UAE as a supplier of prestige automobiles, able to compete with the very best in the marketplace. Volvo, whilst retaining its enviable reputation for safety has now one of the most luxurious refined models ranges available. The V70 station wagon remains a firm favorite with Emirates Airlines for its Business Class limousine service.

To provide the full range of automotive services our State-of-the-art 'After Sales centers are situated throughout the UAE and exceed the exacting standards set by our customers and our manufacturer partners.

Trading Enterprises currently employs approximately 390 highly skilled employees of 20 varying nationalities. To further build capability in our staff and to enhance customer engagement levels, intensive customer service training program is conducted on an ongoing basis for all staff at all levels, solidifying the company's endeavor to be recognized as the premier automotive company of choice.

We are currently recruiting a Customer Service Officer to be based in Dubai.

The main responsibilities of this role include:
* Handle all incoming telephone communications, noting reasons for call and forwarding to relevant team members, subject to availability
* Provide excellent customer service as per company policy and procedures
* Resolving customer queries promptly, within company guidelines, before escalating to higher level if necessary
* Attend to customer needs, understand their requirements so that maximum number of inquiries are handled quickly and forwarded on responsibly
* Logging calls (including time, date and caller details)
* Maintain an up to date knowledge of personnel and procedures
* Deal with 'drop in' customers as quickly and proficiently as possible, by coordinating with employees and customers.

Requirements

* Strong English Communication skills
* 1-2 years' experience of previous Reception or Customer Service duties
* Excellent telephone manner
* Proactive, hardworking, motivated approach
* An understanding of IT systems, MS Office
* Ability to speak Arabic will be advantageous

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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