Nurture.Farm - Associate Service Specialist - Telesales (2-5 yrs)
Credit Collection:
- Proactively contact distributors via phone or email to remind them of overdue payments and negotiate payment timelines.
- Assess the creditworthiness of distributors and identify potential risks of delayed payments.
- Provide detailed account summaries, including outstanding balances, payment history, and applicable penalties.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all payment-related communications in the CRM system.
- Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to escalate cases of persistent non-payment and assist in legal or arbitration processes.
- Develop strategies to reduce aging accounts receivables and minimize default rates.
Telesales:
- Conduct high-volume outbound calls to pitch products or services to prospective and existing customers.
- Identify customer needs through active listening and provide tailored solutions or offers.
- Keep updated with product knowledge, features, and current promotions to ensure accurate information delivery to customers.
- Follow up on leads generated through marketing campaigns and convert them into sales.
- Build a pipeline of prospective clients by maintaining regular communication and ensuring their future business - needs are met.
- Handle objections effectively and provide persuasive arguments to close sales deals.
- Record customer details, sales activities, and feedback accurately to track progress and refine sales strategies.
Customer Communication & Issue Resolution:
- Address payment-related queries from distributors with patience and professionalism.
- Act as the first point of contact for customers regarding product/service inquiries, complaints, or feedback.
- Resolve disputes over payment discrepancies by investigating account records and providing clear explanations.
- Ensure customer concerns are resolved promptly and escalate complex issues to the relevant department.
- Develop rapport with customers to foster trust and long-term relationships.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and share detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports on collections and sales performance.
- Track KPIs such as collection success rate, sales conversion rate, and call metrics (e.g., number of calls made, average handling time).
- Identify trends in late payments or declining sales and suggest actionable strategies for improvement.
- Monitor the efficiency of scripts or communication methods and recommend updates to enhance results.