54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Customer Support Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Sales
Status: Permanent
Reports to: Customer Support Manager
Job Description
- The Customer Support Representative is responsible for providing superior service with each customer interaction in a friendly and timely manner.
- S/he manages customers queries and complaints by maintaining a high level of standard that support 54gene’s reputation.
- They collaborate with all departments to develop a framework for excellent support and drive efficient first response time, average response time, total handle time for the Diagnostics business.
Essential Functions
- Communicate with customers through various 54gene channels (chat, phone and email)
- Escalate issues to various departments and coordinate the implementation of corrective measures related to Diagnostics platforms (consumers and providers)
- On an ongoing basis, generate insights that guide and improve 54gene’s image amongst consumers
- Provide feedback to various departments on the efficiency of the customer service process
- Manage the platforms as it relates to resolving customer issues (ticket opening)
- Provide a first step resolution of customer-related issues as it relates to Diagnostics platforms issues (consumers and providers)
- Keep record of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints
- Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support
- Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all time
- Periodically survey customers to identify customers perception on 54gene’s strengths and opportunities in the Diagnostics market in Nigeria
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide customer service levels within the framework of “Going the Extra Mile”, but not to the detriment of 54gene.
Requirements
Education & Certifications:
- High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent.
Experience:
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience
- 1-2 year supervisor/managerial expertise.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to stay calm when customers are upset
- Ability to build rapport and connect with people
- Solid understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/client database software systems
- Comfortable using computers
- Good listening skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to follow-through
- Ability to communicate with diverse audiences, internally and externally
- Understanding of diagnostics and the science focus of the business
- Ability to thrive in a complex, cross-functional and science-driven environment
- Cross-cultural competency; ability to work with a diverse team
- English fluency; fluency in Yoruba, Igbo and/or Hausa will be a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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