primarily responsible for handling requests for quotes (RFQ's) from our customers via email or over the phone. Other responsibilities include following up on pending or issued quotations, outbound calling on marketing campaigns, building relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure an understanding of other process involved in the customer journey.
The Customer Service Representative may also be involved in identifying new sales opportunities through proactive questioning to ensure maximum share of customers portfolio across certification and testing.
The ideal candidate will be customer focused, action oriented, approachable and patient.
Responsibilities: Primarily involved in the initial steps of the sales process; including qualifying leads, building relationships with new and existing customers , assisting the BDM, BDA, ASE where needed
Proactively engage with customers using phone, email, web conferencing
Manage relationships with customers
Build a working knowleAdge of our testing and certification offering
Process sales invoices, quoting and provide status report to clients
Actively utilise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added, and accurate call / visit logs are entered
Build and maintain a working knowledge of Element Material Technology service offerings; participate in training / coaching opportunities
Ensure compliance with all Element Materials Technology
Manage outbound calling of marketing campaigns
Assist on scheme specific pro-active calling
KPI's: outbound calling, response rates to customer enquiries, CRM maintenance of leads
Skills / Qualifications:
Communication Skills
Active listening
Clear verbal and written communication
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Positive and professional tone
Conflict resolution and de-escalation
Technical & Product Knowledge
Ideally experienced with CRM systems
Knowledge of the company's products/services
Basic troubleshooting skills (especially for tech-based support)
Familiarity with support channels (email, TEAMS, phone, social media)
Data entry accuracy and speed
Customer-Focused Mindset
Patience and understanding
Problem-solving and decision-making
Manage difficult or upset customers
Ownership and follow-through
Customer satisfaction orientation
Organisational & Multitasking Skills
Time management
Handle multiple queries at once (especially in live chat settings)
Attention to detail
Keeping accurate records of interactions
Analytical & Feedback Skills
Identify customer trends and common issues
Using data to suggest process or product improvements
Feedback gathering and escalation
Benefits of working at Element
33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme
For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
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