Telesales Clerk

2 weeks ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time
Closing Date
2023/02/1- Reference Number

SHO

  • Job Title
Telesales Clerk - Checkers Food Services (Centurion)

  • Job Type
Permanent

  • Location
  • Country
South Africa

  • Location
  • Province
Gauteng

  • Location
  • Town or City
Centurion

  • Purpose of the Job


The Telesales Clerk works as part of a sales team in a contact centre and needs to be able to facilitate inbound and outbound customer calls.

During these calls, they need to take orders, advise alternatives, communicate problems and up-sell. They operate as a support to fields sales representatives by setting appointments or qualifying prospects. An effective telesales clerk builds repeat sales through strong customer relationships by focusing on customers' wants and needs.

  • Job Advert Details
  • Job Category
Sales

  • Job Objectives
  • Calling on new and existing clients to follow up on new and current orders
  • Providing excellent client service through clear and constant communication
  • Managing and building relationships with existing clients
  • Processing of orders
  • Ensuring all orders and deliveries on running smoothly
  • Provide assistance to the sales representatives
  • Following up and generating leads
  • General office administration
  • Qualifications

Essential

  • Grade 12 qualification
  • Experience

Essential

  • At least one year proven experience as telesales representative or other sales/customer service role.
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Excellent telephone etiquette
  • Ability to offer excellent customer service
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage stressful situations and strict deadlines
  • Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints
  • Computer literate: MS Office
  • Target driven and a team player
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Excellent knowledge of English
  • Good knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systems