1 Customer Relations Manager Job

HostZion seeks to recruit suitably qualified personnel to fill one vacancy for the position of Customer Relations Manager available at the Iganga Field Office.

Job Function

The Customer Relations Manager at HostZion shall be responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with customers to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

The Customer Relations Manager shall play a crucial role in maintaining and improving customer satisfaction, which is vital for business success.

The specific roles and responsibilities for the Customer Relations Manager at HostZion will typically include:

1. Customer Engagement: Interacting with customers to understand their needs and concerns, and providing assistance or solutions as necessary.
2. Issue Resolution: Addressing customer complaints, resolving problems, and ensuring that issues are resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
3. Customer Feedback: Collecting and analyzing customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and making appropriate recommendations.
4. Customer Retention: Implementing strategies to retain existing customers, including loyalty programs and special offers.
5. Communication: Maintaining open lines of communication with customers through various channels, including email, phone, and social media.
6. Team Management: Supervising a team of customer service representatives and ensuring they are trained and motivated to provide excellent service.
7. Data Analysis: Utilizing customer data to gain insights into customer behavior and preferences to improve services and products.
8. Reporting: Preparing regular reports on customer satisfaction, feedback, and related key performance indicators for senior management.
9. Customer Education: Providing information and guidance to customers about products or services, helping them make informed decisions.
10. Conflict Resolution: Mediating and resolving conflicts between the company and customers to maintain a positive relationship.
11. Complaint Escalation: Managing and escalating unresolved customer issues to higher management when necessary.
12. Customer Relations Strategy: Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the overall customer experience and brand reputation.
13. Customer Surveys: Conducting customer surveys to gather feedback and improve service quality.
14. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to align customer needs with company goals.
15. Stay Current: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in customer relations to maintain a competitive edge.

Person Specifications for the Customer Relations Manager

A Customer Relations Manager must possess a diverse set of skills to effectively build and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Therefore, the Customer Relations Manager at HostZion shall be required to have the following skills which are essential for creating and maintaining strong customer relationships:

1. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with customers and resolve issues effectively.
2. Empathy: The ability to understand and empathize with customer concerns, demonstrating that you genuinely care about their needs.
3. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address customer complaints and find appropriate solutions.
4. Patience: The ability to remain calm and patient, even in challenging customer situations.
5. Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in resolving conflicts and handling difficult customers in a professional and diplomatic manner.
6. Listening Skills: Active listening to fully comprehend customer issues and provide relevant responses.
7. Product/Service Knowledge: A deep understanding of the company’s products or services to offer informed assistance and recommendations.
8. Adaptability: The capacity to adapt to different customer personalities and situations, tailoring the approach as needed.
9. Time Management: Efficient time management skills to handle multiple customer inquiries and requests simultaneously.
10. Team Management: If overseeing a team, the ability to lead, motivate, and coach customer service representatives.
11. Data Analysis: Analyzing customer data and feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
12. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and other customer support tools.
13. Customer Retention Strategies: Knowledge of customer retention techniques, such as loyalty programs and special offers.
14. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments to address customer issues and improve the overall customer experience.
15. Cultural Sensitivity: Being culturally sensitive and aware when dealing with a diverse customer base.
16. Reporting and Documentation: Keeping accurate records of customer interactions and generating reports on customer satisfaction and feedback.
17. Strategic Thinking: Developing and implementing strategies to enhance customer relations and brand reputation.
18. Negotiation Skills: If necessary, the ability to negotiate and find mutually beneficial solutions for complex issues.

Customer Relations Minimum Academic Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences or related fields.

Computer Literacy is a must.

Application Procedure

Candidates interested in the Customer Relations Manager job should apply using the form below and attach their cover letters, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)  and copies of academic documents, all as a single pdf before Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 05:00 PM East African Time.

The cover letters should be addressed to:

The Managing Director,
HostZion,
Room 31, 2nd Floor, Kubonaku Plaza,
Plot 96, Main Streat, Iganga, Uganda (E.A)

NOTE:

The up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) should include contacts of at least three referees (preferably former employers, supervisors or workmates where possible) clearly stating their relationship with the candidate. As part of the content of the CV, a list of all social media platforms where the candidate is active should be included.