Basic Information

Ref Number

Req_00152908

Last day to apply

14-2-2025

Primary Location

ZA - Cape Town - Woodstock

Country

South Africa

Job Type

Business Process Outsourcing

Work Style

On Site

Description and Requirements

Exhibit A – Customer Contact Operations Position Requirements

Sales/Contact Operations Agent

Experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

Key Attributes

Candidates will pass an assessment and complete an interview prior to being selected for the position. Lumen has the right to review the assessment process upon request.

  • Energy & passion to achieve sales and service results while demonstrating the “Spirit of Service” for Lumen Customers and co-workers.

  • Documented successful sales experience a plus, particularly where measurable quotas and goals had to be reached.

  • Call center experience is a plus.

  • Commissioned sales experience is a plus.

  • Proven consultative selling skills are a plus.

  • Can work and thrive in a structured, call center environment.

  • Strong typing and computer navigation skills with knowledge of Windows.

  • Proficient in working with several computer applications and databases, managing through multiple systems programs and screens simultaneously. 

  • Experience in complaint handling and resolution.

  • Ability to prioritize critical items and handle a high volume of work in a timely fashion.

  • Ability to meet and exceed monthly performance targets. 

  • Ability to create a positive and professional environment.

  • Excellent punctuality and work attendance history. 

  •  Experience working with and supporting enterprise customers, evaluating, and responding to needs with empathy and integrity 

  •  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships within customer accounts 

  •  Ability to proactively problem solve, make decisions on issue resolution while effectively negotiating directly with the customer and internally on their behalf 

  • Technical aptitude to learn data networking technologies, products, and features 

  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail with good organizational capabilities 

  •  Ability to interpret customer data points and insights, prioritize and respond accordingly 

  • Motivated to earn their primary compensation through commissions while maintaining high customer service levels.

  • Has the “courage & confidence to ask for the sale”.

  • Patience & ability to build rapport with diverse groups of people.

  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills in English.

  • Strong communication and comprehension skills: speaks clearly, strong vocabulary skills, pleasant delivery, pleasant tone & temperament.

  • Can thrive in an environment where they are expected to reach or exceed sales goals and quotas; is motivated to achieve individual and group sales goals.

  • A positive outgoing style with a desire to problem solve for customer satisfaction.

  • A desire to expand their product knowledge; to learn & understand a wide array of products Lumen sells in its contact centers.

  • Ability to sell multiple products, the Lumen “family of products”.

  • An ability to probe, problem solve, and offer the right product solutions to our Customers.

  • Comfortable overcoming objections and obstacles to strike the right balance between uncovering opportunities, while delivering excellent customer service.

  • Shows a commitment to self and others by maintaining disciplined work habits; being on time; low absenteeism, and consistently working their scheduled shifts.

  • Strong customer focus, problem solving skills and time management skills.


EEO Statement

At TELUS Digital, we enable customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. TELUS Digital is the global arm of TELUS Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. We deliver contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to some of the world's largest corporations in the consumer electronics, finance, telecommunications and utilities sectors. With global call center delivery capabilities, our multi-shore, multi-language programs offer safe, secure infrastructure, value-based pricing, skills-based resources and exceptional customer service - all backed by TELUS, our multi-billion dollar telecommunications parent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.
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