£9,360
Average salary at age 20
£27,560
Average Salary
38
Average hours per week
Description
Workers in this unit group receive and respond to telephone calls from potential clients and existing customers regarding the products and services offered by an organisation.Main Tasks
- Answers incoming telephone calls from existing or prospective customers;
- Interviews caller to establish the nature of any complaint or the requirements of the client;
- Informs existing and potential customers on any immediate action to be taken, and refers the matter to a more senior member of staff if necessary;
- Advises on services available and sells additional products or services;
- Maintains details of calls received, the action taken as a result of a call and updates customer database as required;
- Arranges for field staff to visit the caller if further assistance is required.
Qualifications
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.UK Prospects
113100
Workforce Size
14.29%
Predicted growth 2025 - 2035
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