Graduate Call Center Agent Recruitment at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Plc

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Call Center Agent
Job Location:
 Lagos
Job type: Full time
Reporting To: Contact Centre Manager

Role Purpose

  • Responsible for receiving audio complaints from various sources such as consumers, the CEO- IE, Consumer Protection Council (CPC), NERC, Independence Corrupt   Practices (ICPC), IKEJA forum of NERC etc.

Responsibilities

  • Obtains client information by answering telephone calls; interviewing clients; verifying information.
  • Respond to billing inquiries and handle customers' high bill complaints.
  • Provide information about company programs, products and services.
  • Report electric emergencies and outages.
  • Provide data to customers requesting new services and/or construction and channel to appropriate office.
  • Seek resolution of customer complaints.
  • Respond to utility commission and agency inquiries.
  • Updating customers' account.
  • To take telephone calls on behalf of IE in order to fulfil customer requirements.
  • To know the most up to date information on all product and services of IE and be able to help customers in a quick and friendly fashion.
  • Maintains communication equipment by reporting problems.
  • Maintains and improves quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines; recommending improved procedures.
  • Assist in Carry out any other duties as requested by Head customer Service and Head of Department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • This role requires a first degree in a Social Science or related course.
  • Not more than 1-year relevant work experience with knowledge of relevant theories, principles and techniques gained through experience or special development.

Technical Competencies:

  • Possesses current knowledge of profession.
  • Knowledge of the business
  • Good customer service management
  • Good Phone Skills
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Commitment to Task.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Ability to work under pressure and multi task effectively.
  • Good Verbal communication & interpersonal Skills.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Persuasive.
  • Good customer Service.