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Bilingual Customer Care Representative (French & English)

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Pet Valu

Sep 21

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Markham
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be bilingual in French/English, have customer support experience, strong communication skills, teamwork ability, good organization, flexibility for shifts, and a professional attitude.
  • You will respond to inquiries about loyalty programs and E-commerce, assist with website navigation and order processes, log communications, and ensure service levels meet performance metrics.

Requirements

  • Bilingualism in French/English is required.
  • High School Graduate; University or College Degree is a plus
  • 1-3 years' customer support experience
  • Retail experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills highlighted by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong listening skills are required to assess a situation for an appropriate response, along with the ability to deal with sensitive information and situations.
  • A Team player, as this position will require working with other departments, along with customers, store staff and Franchisees
  • Must possess a friendly and professional attitude with the ability to develop rapport quickly with customers and internal partners
  • Good organizational skills, along with the ability to multi-task multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail, and a sense of urgency are required as all customer service inquiries require immediate action
  • French speaking an asset.
  • Must be flexible to work rotational evenings, weekends, and Stat holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Work from home.
  • Bilingualism in French/English is required.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries regarding company loyalty programs.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries relating to our E-commerce platform and in-store experiences including:
  • Assistance navigating websites.
  • Assistance with order creation, shipment, and payment processes
  • Log all calls and emails into ticketing system for proper attention, follow-up, and reporting.
  • Ensures standardized response processes put in place for customer service are followed. Updates these processes as required.
  • Maintains high service levels by ensuring key performance goals and metrics are met, or exceeded
  • Loyalty related accountabilities:
  • Processing and managing workflow volume for incoming requests, paper applications processing, adjustment request forms
  • Connecting with Loyalty Marketing to resolve customer, program level or system related problems for Loyalty issues
  • New member weekly card fulfillment process

FAQs

Is bilingualism in French and English required for this position?

Yes, bilingualism in French and English is required for the role of Bilingual Customer Care Representative.

What are the primary responsibilities of this job?

The primary responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries via phone, email, and social media, assisting with various customer service processes, maintaining service levels, and processing loyalty program requests.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 1-3 years of customer support experience is required, along with retail experience.

Is a college or university degree necessary for this role?

A high school diploma is required; however, a college or university degree is considered a plus.

Are there specific skills that are important for this position?

Yes, strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as strong listening skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task are important.

Will there be any training provided for this role?

While the job description does not specify training, new hires typically receive onboarding and training to become familiar with company processes and systems.

Are there any flexibility requirements for the work schedule?

Yes, candidates must be flexible to work rotational evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What tools or systems will be used to log customer interactions?

All calls and emails will be logged into a ticketing system for proper attention, follow-up, and reporting.

Where is the job located?

The position is based in Markham, Ontario, and allows for work from home.

What qualities make an ideal candidate for this position?

An ideal candidate should possess a friendly and professional attitude, the ability to develop rapport with customers, and be a team player who can work collaboratively with various departments.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies with over 700 corporate-owned or franchised locations across the country. For more than 40 years, Pet Valu has earned the trust and loyalty of pet parents by offering knowledgeable customer service, a premium product offering and engaging in-store services. Pet Valu’s neighbourhood stores offer more than 7,000 competitively priced products, including a broad assortment of premium, super premium, holistic and award-winning proprietary brands. To learn more, please visit: www.petvalu.ca.