About the Role
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is looking for a committed and customer-focused Customer Service Agent to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for maintaining our standards of operational excellence in freight forwarding. The role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of all freight forwarding activities for current and potential clients, serving DSV's interests and upholding our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
Customer Service Agent Responsibilities
As a Customer Service Agent, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring they receive the best possible service throughout their logistics journey. You will be instrumental in establishing and adhering to DSV's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), keeping clients informed about the status of their shipments, and proactively addressing any transit-related issues to exceed expectations.
- Provide excellent customer service to all DSV clients at all times.
- Liaise with clients and suppliers to establish DSV's SOPs and keep clients informed of arrival times, delays, or transit issues, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
- Ensure all communications, internal and external, are professional and timely, and handled using the most appropriate medium.
- Send routing information, follow up with origin points, and update clients on the status of their shipments until arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- Update the tracking sheet with shipment status and provide daily updates to clients.
- Negotiate rates with carriers and update the export rate sheet on SharePoint.
- Create jobs in CW1 for all export shipments.
- Provide quotes to agents and clients for all export inquiries.
- Monitor, report on, and effectively communicate with clients, carriers, and suppliers.
- Provide regular updates to the direct manager.
- Perform any other related duties or projects assigned by the supervisor to meet business needs.
Qualifications Required
To perform this role successfully, the candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in freight forwarding operations.
Key Skills
We are looking for a candidate with the following skills:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity and professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Experience in customer service.
- Experience in freight forwarding and documentation.
Job Details
This is a full-time opportunity for a Customer Service Agent in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires 5 to 10 years of experience in freight forwarding operations.