Call Centre Operator
Assist customers over the phone, answering questions and resolving complaints.
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What's it like to be a Call Centre Operator?
Call Centre Operators are the primary point of contact for customers over the phone, handling enquiries, complaints, and providing information about products or services. Their responsibilities include answering incoming calls, understanding the customer's needs, and providing appropriate solutions. They also keep records of customer interactions, process orders, and escalate unresolved issues to the relevant departments.Tasks and duties
- Answering incoming calls and making outgoing calls.
- Reading and responding to emails, chats and messages.
- Assisting customers with their enquiries.
- Escalating to a more senior team member when required.
- Transferring customers to different departments.
- Coaching junior members of staff.
- Creating interest in goods and services.
- Resolving complaints and minimising lasting negative feeling regarding good or service.
- Updating database or software with customer information.
- Organising for invoices, receipts, products and information kits to be sent to customers.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Call Centre Operator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Contact Centre Services
Customer Service
Computer Systems
Communication Skills
Computer Literacy
Call Handling
Attentive Listening
Sales Techniques
Thoroughness
Team Work
Database Systems
Facebook
Product Knowledge
Instagram
Phone Etiquette
Email
Ticketing
Multitasking
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving
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Latest Call Centre Operator reviews
4.0Sep 2024
Easy
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate in Business Administration
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsThe casual work means extra spending money, building rapports with external clientele
The challengesUncertainty of work, short notice for surveys
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1.0Jul 2024
Do not recommend
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Management
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsI do not like it at all unfortunately
The challengesNo work life balance - works on public holidays
Call centre often doesn’t get much involvement with other departments.
Micromanagement
Lack of perks
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