Customer Service Associate

**Job Summary**: Intermediate level position; answers routine questions and issues from external or internal customers. Frequently escalates more complex customer complaints or issues to more senior customer service representatives.
**UK Customer Service Associate**

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

The role of a Customer Service Associate is to provide dedicated support to a specific area or customer base within the business alongside general customer service responsibilities. This incorporates both routine customer service functions and additional areas of dedicated support where required to include the following:
**Business & Operational;** motivated to deliver value for the customer and the business through their own drive and knowledge of customer service processes and services.

**Knowledge & Experience**; knowledge of operational systems and practices typically gained through experience and/or education.

**Decision-Making & Complexity; **Ability to work independently to above average level, proposes solutions to problems by drawing from prior experiences, or analysis.

**Accountability & Impact;** Delivers on routine customer service objectives, escalates more complex issues when required to the appropriate level with moderate deviation from standard practice.

**Proposes Solutions; **Understands the day-to-day issues and complexities of their department and brings well thought out ideas for strategic improvement or long-term solutions to their team leader and the management team.

**DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES**:

- Daily management of incoming requests from customers (or on their behalf from our associates), resolving requests swiftly to enhance customer experience within the parameters of our procedures and business strategy.
- Offering our online services and web functions for self-serve options wherever appropriate.
- Manage all incoming requests within the C4C system procedures and best practice guidelines.
- Proactively educate customers to take self-serve actions confidently and push back when required to ensure support for business growth of digital accounts.
- Be fully informed and confident in the tools and functions available in order to reduce future touch points with customers.
- Facilitate both customer and company objectives whilst working in line with Avantor’s ICARE Values.
- Drive performance with a focus on business results and measurement of KPIs, and contribute to assessment of problems and issues for continuous improvement. Ability to give insights and suggestions in an ABS setting such as TDM, Problem Solving or Kaizen.
- Highlight areas of non-conformance and service complaints by following standard procedures for the process and carry out investigation in line with KPI for turn-around time and to meet customers’ expectations for a swift resolution.
- Support health and safety in the workplace, including associate wellbeing, and adhere to the company code of conduct. Raise any areas of concern immediately with line manager or HR.
- Ensure all business is transacted within the parameters of the Avantor policy and procedure.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE**:

- Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail and focus.
- Demonstrates initiative when appropriate and able to identify when to escalate for approval or awareness.
- Confident to work in a team dynamic and individually when required to support personal, team and company objectives. Supports team manager and colleagues in achieving company strategy and goals.
- Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and prioritise workload management without compromising standards.
- Embody the values of respect, accountability, customer centricity, time management, punctuality and attendance
- Demonstrate flexibility to support the wider business when required to include projects and focus groups outside your usual role and share your knowledge with your team
- Effective & comprehensive communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to operate and communicate effectively when under pressure is imperative
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an office-based, customer facing Customer Service role is essential
- Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skills essential
- Experience of working for a complex global company is desirable
- Excellent IT skills (MS Office, CRM & SAP would be beneficial)
- Good presentation skills (previous experience of PowerPoint) would be advantageous
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment & supplies an advantage but not essential

**DISCLAIMER**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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