Job Purpose

The Service Point Advisor is responsible for answering customer inquiries both over the phone and across the counter, ensure that collection and deliveries of shipments are processed as per network standards and provide a competent, courteous, efficient and proactive point of contact for customers both internal and external. The Advisor is also responsible in helping to achieve revenue targets through effectively promoting and selling DHL's products and value-added services.

Main Responsibilities

Act as an ambassador for DHL at all times and attend to customer needs in a professional, friendly and courteous manner
Ensure that a high level of professional rapport is developed and maintained with all customers
Follow up on all customer enquiries and direct customer to the correct DHL department where further information is required
Maintain proactive work processes to ensure teamwork, shuttle procedures and overall base performance is achieved
Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism taking into account the consideration that all DHL customers have an express requirement and are looking for instant and immediate action
Follow customer service procedures as outlined in the manual to comply with the ISO procedures and safe working practices
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all departments, DHL network, products and services so that customers are provided accurate information on pricing, transit times, clearance delays, custom paperwork requirements, packing, accounting and sales queries with confidence at all times
Highlight any recurring problems that are manifested through traces and then direct the information accordingly so that corrective actions can be taken promptly
Process all shipments accepted at the counter accurately and enter relevant data so as to ensure perfect airwaybills thus offering DHL's most suitable service to the customer
Promote and sell DHL's value-added services such as Insurance, Import Express and TDD and participate actively in the Sales Lead programs to contribute to the country revenue
Highlight opportunities and suggest solutions to improve DHL's procedures, technology and service so that DHL can provide continuously universally high level of service to all customers
Work effectively both individually and as part of a team to achieve both individual and department goals and objectives and strive consistently to promote a positive team spirit
Deal competently with customer complaints and take all possible actions to resolve the issue to their fullest satisfaction with minimal intervention of team leaders
Ensure all shipments are manifested by end of each shift and also ensure all documents and invoices pertaining to WPX shipments are imaged for quicker clearance at destination- CIA
Keep record of the supplies and also the float money and submit to accounts a cash summary of the total cash sales at the end of each day. The cash summary report needs to be reconciled for the cash collected for the shipments delivered (TCPC or IMPEX) or accepted at the counter
Provide follow up for the call center Advisors during off hours by tracking and tracing shipments in adherence to DHL's network trace standards

Education Experience And Qualification

Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal style
Excellent personal presentation, grooming and hygiene
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize workload
Ability to effectively contribute as a team member as part of a busy team
Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
Demonstrated ability to use initiative/judgement to solve job related issues
Good understanding of DHL Network
Strong problem solving capability
Desire to get the job done
Passion to provide excellent Customer Service
Right first time philosophy
Sound educational back ground with knowledge of the Service Industry, an added advantage
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Good oral and written communication skills – English & Arabic preferable
Self motivated individual capable of taking ownership and working independently
Tolerance for stress in a fast paced working environment.
Adheres to policies and procedures
Possesses good relationship building and interpersonal skills
Driving license is preferred

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