Customer Service Associate- Part time - 20 hours in Birmingham

Customer Service Associate- Part time - 20 hours

Greystar Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide day-to-day management of the property and its community, including marketing, building maintenance, and tenancy administration, and promote and maintain an excellent resident experience to achieve occupancy and retention goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional resident living.
• Supports the creation of a positive, memorable experience for residents.
• Delivers all aspects of customer service, including a comprehensive front of house service anticipating and exceeding resident expectations.
• Responds positively to customer queries and complaints, identifying and undertaking appropriate action in line with Greystar’s complaints procedure.
• Supports events and activities within the Community.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with university clients.
• Develops and maintains local knowledge and information resources relevant to resident needs.
• Completes administrative tasks including logging of maintenance requests, filing, and preparing notices and updating of databases.
• Undertakes marketing activities such as attending open days and leafleting to promote the property.
• Carries out sales and leasing activities including viewings, following up on enquiries and sales conversions.
• Assists with summer Community preparations, including move-in and move-out processes.
• Completes Health and Safety compliance activities in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Participates in an on-call roster to provide out of hours emergency support for the Community.
• Chase outstanding rent arrears following rent collection procedures in meeting property targets.
• Promote tenancy extensions and other revenue streams such as vending.
• Raise purchase orders in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure tenant refunds are completed in a timely manner and in line with Greystar’s policy.
• Look to maximize efficiency of utilities.

Knowledge & Qualification

• Good level of general education
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as other systems such as databases or booking systems.
• A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety requirements and legislation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Excellent customer service skills and significant experience in a customer facing service delivery role.
• Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Ability to act autonomously, taking decisions and/or action when required.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize.
• Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities.
• Self and culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience.
• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.
• Enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional experience to stakeholders and continuously improve knowledge of self and others.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Health insurance, including company-paid opportunities, competitive dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Retirement Planning: Competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans and country-specific Pension Schemes.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including birthday, paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave: Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Professional Development: Ongoing support for career advancement opportunities and corporate training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program: Experienced counselors available 24/7 for confidential assistance.