Customer Service Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Mercia Garden Products are a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality wooden garden products. We are currently looking for someone to join our team where you would be responsible for providing a high level of sales support and customer service.
Working as part of the key account management team, you'll be supporting all our business to business customers (the likes of Argos, B&Q, Homebase, Wickes, Wilko, Robert Dyas and many more) with first class customer services for the end consumer.
As a point of contact for our customers, taking inbound calls, responding to emails, and working on our ticket system to ensure all customer issues are resolved quickly, efficiently and in line with our high standards.
We will provide you with the in-depth knowledge and expertise to allow you to service all customers requirements.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Dealing with incoming, outgoing calls and emails using a number of systems to deal with customer queries and complaints.
- Raising customers, the correct replacement parts, collections, and reimbursements when necessary.
- Identifying and assessing customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction, you are required to investigate and resolve each customer on a case-by-case basis.
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers through positive open and interactive communication.
- Provide accurate, valid, and concise information by using the right methods/tools providing clear, full and accurate notes on the CRM system.
- Understanding the products on a knowledgeable level, allowing you to advise customers who are struggling, to the best of your ability.
Requirements:
- Confident and professional speaker on the telephone.
- Can communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
- Well-developed general computer and IT skills.
- Must be reliable and hard working.
- Use of initiative and a team player that will take advantage of all training provided.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, in particular use of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to communicate with stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
- One year of Customer Service experience is preferred.
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
Office Location: NG23 6QN (Sutton on Trent) - Transport is required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service Advisor roles across Mercia Garden Products's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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