Jakarta International Customer Service Institute (JICSI)

Telemarketing

Job Summary

A successful telemarketer must be friendly and persuasive. You must be able to understand the customer’s requirements in a short time and present solutions that meet their needs. The ideal candidate will also be patient and cool-tempered to deal with aggressiveness and complaints.

Responsibilities:

  • Cold call people using a given phone directory to sell products or solicit donations.
  • Answer incoming calls from prospective customers.
  • Use scripts to provide information about product’s features, prices etc. and present their benefits.
  • Ask pertinent questions to understand the customer’s requirements.
  • Persuade the customer to buy by demonstrating how merchandise or services meet their needs.
  • Record the customer’s personal information accurately in a computer system.
  • Deal with complaints or doubts to safeguard the company’s reputation.
  • Go the “extra mile” to meet sales quota and facilitate future sales.

Requirement:

  • Proven experience as telemarketer or similar sales/customer service role.
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas preferably over the phone.
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systems.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Skilled in negotiation and dealing with complaints.
  • Persistent and results-oriented.
  • Patient and able to handle customer rejection.
  • High school diploma; BSc/Ba is a plus.