Senior Officer, Customer Relations

Job Purpose

1.    This position is part of the Customer Relations team supporting feedback for Bus, Trains and Taxis.
2.    Manage and handle customer feedback, which maybe sensitive in nature.
3.    Liaise with internal departments for case investigation and provide resolution.

Responsibilities

•    Handle feedback from commuters or members of public received through official SMRT feedback channels and provide a timely response within prescribed turnaround time.
•    Reach out to injured commuters, road users or members of public affected by accidents involving SMRT vehicles or occurring at SMRT stations/bus interchanges.
•    Ensure all feedback handled is logged in the CRM and managed until closure.
•    Resolve cases with the feedback provider in a timely and professional manner and in adherence with SOP, work instructions, service standards and KPIs.
•    Able to be activated for crisis communications.
•    Ad hoc visits or meetings with customers, when necessary to ensure case resolution.
•    Other tasks and assignments by management.

Qualifications & Work Experience

•    Diploma in Business/Mass Communication or minimum GCE “A” levels.
•    A minimum grade of A2 in English at GCE “O” levels is required.
•    Excellent proficiency in English and a Mother Tongue language to communicate effectively with customers. 
•    At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a Call Centre and Customer Service environment.
•    Communicative, analytical and creative team player who can address customers’ issues effectively and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
•    Able to work independently under challenging situations to reach an amicable outcome.

Skills

•    Possess a strong customer service disposition.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication.
•    Able to handle challenging situations with a view towards amicable resolution.
•    Able to work well within a team and has positive mindset.
•    Experience with using Microsoft Office Applications and CRM systems.