CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR

Customer Service Advisor

Location:             Poole, Dorset

Hours:                  Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Early finish on Friday)

Position:             Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:                 £27,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract:            Full time / Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are pleased to be partnering with an established, highly regarded commercial supplier based in Poole. Known for their collaborative workplace culture and commitment to service excellence, they are seeking an experienced Customer Service Advisor to join their operations team.

In this pivotal role, you will manage active commercial accounts and handle daily inbound sales and order enquiries. Working in a supportive team environment alongside warehouse and sales departments, you will ensure a seamless experience for trade and corporate clients across the UK.

If you thrive in an active, varied environment where teamwork, accuracy, and clear communication are rewarded, this opportunity offers an exceptional platform for long-term career stability and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Coordination: Managing day-to-day relationships with key corporate accounts, ensuring all orders and enquiries are processed efficiently.
• Order Processing: Accurately entering customer purchase orders into the internal database within required timeframes.
• Inbound Query Handling: Responding professionally and methodically to inbound telephone calls and emails regarding product specifications, stock levels, and order status.
• Proactive Solutions: Contacting customers to offer suitable product alternatives for out-of-stock items and resolving low-level product queries.
• Commercial Upselling: Identifying opportunities during customer interactions to introduce relevant promotional items and cross-sell complementary product lines.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Working closely with warehouse, dispatch, and sales teams to resolve delivery timelines or supply chain queries swiftly.
• Issue Resolution: Handling customer feedback or complaints in a helpful, calm, and solution-focused manner to maintain positive client relationships.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 12 months of experience in a fast-paced customer service, account management, or administrative support role is preferred.
• Communication Skills: A clear, polite, and confident telephone manner with the ability to build rapport with internal teams and external customers.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy levels when entering order details and processing account records.
• Technical Literacy: Good general IT skills, including basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and central CRM databases.
• Problem Solving: A good general standard of education with a methodical approach to solving operational queries.

What the Business Offers

• Competitive Salary: A competitive starting salary between £27,000 – £28,000 per annum.
• Early Friday Finish: Enjoy an early finish every Friday to kickstart your weekend.
• Workplace Environment: Join a stable, friendly, and team-oriented business with a modern office setup in Poole.
• Career Growth: Comprehensive initial product training and continuous cross-departmental support.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced customer service professional looking for a rewarding and stable permanent role, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.