Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of customer service occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 721: Customer Service Occupations.

Tasks

  • Receives enquiries from potential and existing clients, discusses requirements, and recommends products or services
  • Discusses pricing processes with clients, agrees payment arrangements and handles customer accounts
  • Makes reservations, books tickets, organises insurance policies on behalf of customers
  • Follows up clients to ensure their satisfaction with a product or service and to gain renewal of customer service agreements
  • Addresses customer complaints and problems
  • Informs customers of special promotions and new product launches.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers expect candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialist short courses.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £20,000 per annum and can progress up to £29,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 43,824 employed Customer Service Occupations N.e.c. in the region.