Customer service - taking inbound calls & responding to email enquiries Online Chat - to support customers with immediate requirements General administration - mid term adjustments, renewals, updating records CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE JOB SUMMARY: Our client is looking for an experienced Administrator / Customer Service Associate to join their friendly Ringwood based team. Whilst specific industry experience is not essential, it would be ideal if you have worked in a professional services environment. On the job training and support will be provided but it is important that you are a confident communicator who is not afraid of interacting with customers, and you are comfortable learning new systems, as you will be working on various in-house systems / platforms on a daily basis. CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :• Handling customer inquiries relating to new sales - both over the phone, via email and online chat.• Taking inbound calls from existing customers to support with a variety of queries from mid term adjustments, end of term renewals, pricing changes, change of personal circumstances / details etc. • Updating customer records and managing the internal database to ensure that all administration tasks are compliant• Liaising with customers / third party partners over the telephone and via email• Liaising with internal colleagues across the business, on a regular basis• Inputting new customer details, updating records and sending out follow up paperwork as required• Monitoring on the online chat function – training will be provided, but it would be ideal if you have previous experience of online chat.• Ensuring you are compliant during all communications and processes, and record relevant information, to ensure that databases are up to date with the correct customer information SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Previous experience of working within a customer service or administration role in a professional services environment – ideal, but not essential• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to speak to people over the phone, as well as via email and online chat.• Strong administration skills and experience of working with Microsoft office and other in-house packages• A team player who is willing to go the extra mile, but can also work on their own as required• You will need to be an organised individual who can work well within a fast paced, reactive environment. Our client prides themselves on their supportive and consultative service provided to all customers and are looking for someone with a professional outlook and the ability to learn and develop new skills, within a very busy, but collaborative environment. Excellent benefits on offer, including: • Competitive annual salary: Up to £30K, depending on experience• Free onsite parking• Hybrid working (after training / probation period)• Full training and ongoing support, to enable career progression (paid for courses / training opportunities)• Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday • Annual bonus incentive• Company Pension• Life cover• Other benefits to be discussed at application stage.For more information about this role, or to apply, please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment. We look forward to hearing from you.