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Customer Liaison Officer

Reed
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Salary

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Salary: £23500-£25000
  • Experience: Sales order processing or data entry experience required
  • Skills: GCSE in English and Maths, proficiency in Microsoft Office, customer service skills
  • Knowledge: Background in Customer Service, Manufacturing, or Engineering is desirable
  • Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, Mon-Fri working hours
I am seeking a Customer assistant to join a Commercial Department for a manufacturing company in Rochester. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for processing customer orders and enquiries, ensuring that all aspects of product, price, and delivery meet both customer and company requirements. This role is vital in maintaining our reputation for excellence in the electrical distribution and supply industry.Day to Day of the Role as a customer assistant: 
  • Process customer orders in accordance with procedures and guidance from the Sales Office Manager and Commercial Manager.
  • Issue Order Acknowledgements to customers in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate filing systems for full traceability of all orders received.
  • Assist with customer order-related enquiries via telephone and email.
  • Follow pricing guidelines for all quotations, enquiries, and orders in line with company policy.
  • Update customer portals online with delivery dates and additional information as required.
  • Handle customer complaints, process returns requests, and arrange for credit notes when necessary.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and carry out other tasks to support the efficient running of the commercial department.
Required Skills & Qualifications for the customer assistant: 
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Customer service training is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage one’s workload.
  • Good time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented.
Experience/Knowledge for the customer assistant: 
  • Experience in sales order processing or data entry.
  • Background in Customer Service, Manufacturing, or Engineering is desirable.
  • Familiarity with EFACS system or similar ERP system is advantageous.
  • Due to the location candidates MUST drive and have their own transport 
Benefits for the customer assistant: 
  • £23500-£25000 salary with discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Working hours Mon-Thur 07:30-16:30 - Friday 07:30-12:30

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.