Customer Service Officer

Role Description:

• Division / Department: Shopping Malls


• Reporting to: Manager, Customer Service


• Level: Officer

Role Purpose:

The position is mainly responsible for the day to day smooth operations of the
Customer Service Information Desk / booth ensuring that all customer service
related activities is carried out in accordance with the prescribed policies
and guidelines and the services provided are of the highest level standards to
ensure a pleasant customer experience.

Role Details - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned SMBU operating assets (shopping centre's) vis-a-vis amenities/facilities, stores/locations, mall layout and any on-going / upcoming promotional activities including Information Desk / Booths opening and closing hours and procedures.


• Ensure smooth day to day operations of the Customer Service Information Desk / Booths under the direction and guidance of Supervisor / Manager Customer Service and in accordance with the established Customer Service guidelines / procedures in order to serve the customers with quality services.


• Display a high level of personal grooming and perform duties in official attire at the work place in accordance with the company's established grooming / professional attire standards to promote MAFP's image.


• Assist the visitors / customers at the Information Desk / Booths by providing clear directions, information on on-going / upcoming mall promotional events / activities, answering to queries (both on the phone or in person) and performing other Shopping Centre specific duties as assigned. Ensure to maintain a positive, polite and professional attitude all the times for serving each customer in order to create a memorable customer experience.


• Perform "meet and greet" duties for tour related groups, educational institutions etc., visiting the assigned Shopping Centre and assist them during Mall tour when required.


• Responsible for efficient handling of all routine /minor customer complaints / enquiries (both on the phone and in person) on a daily basis. Ensure that all customer complaints / queries are being handled with the utmost courtesy and professionalism and as per established Customer Service guidelines / procedures.


• Handle all retail related complaints received from tenants and inform the relevant security, maintenance and other concerned SMBU departments immediately. Ensure that all tenant related complaints are addressed on a timely basis.


• Responsible for efficient handling of the merchandise and services sold at the booth, including maintaining accurate inventory levels and strictly following all related SMBU Finance procedures. Ensure that any discrepancies e.g. faulty equipment or any supplies that are running low is immediately report to Supervisor / Customer Service Manager for resolution / replenishment.


• Achieve yearly Gift Card sales target in the assigned Shopping Centre and ensure that all cash handling relating to it follow strict adherence to the SMBU Finance guidelines / procedures.


• Assist the Shopping Centre customers in performing the necessary procedures for services like car cleaning and valet services, gift wrapping, stroller rental, wheelchair loans, gift voucher sales, loyalty program, etc. In-addition facilitate the customers in the event of Lost and Found function e.g. personal items, lost children etc. Ensure that all Lost and Found formalities are fully complied with the established Customer Service policies and procedures and well communicated to tenants / customers.


• Ensure that the assigned Shopping Centre always "looks its best" in terms of cleanliness and report any problems or concerns immediately to the Supervisor / Manager Customer Service for timely resolution.


• Facilitate SMBU Marketing in smooth running of mall promotions and events and actively promote the promotional activities to the customers.


• Assist the Supervisor / Customer Service Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date in-mall directories, retailer manual and contact details of all Tenants in the assigned Shopping Centre.


• Build and maintain a positive and congenial Tenant Relations (with new / existing) and others such as government and community groups in order to enhance the MAFP's image.


• Provide all necessary data / reports on a periodic basis pertaining to Customer Service to the Supervisor / Manager Customer Service for their review and prompt decision making.


• Ensure compliance with the MAFP SMBU's Code of Conduct, Departmental policies and HC Policies and Procedures at all times.


• Be the advocate and ambassador of aligning and cascading the MAFP values across SMBU and ensure that it is adhered to and exhibit the same all the time.

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

Minimum Qualifications/education
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Communications / PR or equivalent.
Minimum experience
Minimum ‎4 - ‎6 years' progressive experience in Customer Service field
preferably in a reputed Retail / Hospitality / Event Management companies in
GCC.