The role
As a customer service agent, you answer customers by phone, email, chat or messaging apps. You solve problems with orders, bills or accounts, log every case in the CRM and escalate what you cannot fix. You stay calm with frustrated callers and turn complaints into satisfied customers.
Who is hiring
BPO and call centres, telecom operators, banks, insurers, e-commerce platforms and fintech start-ups hire customer service agents, including for clients in Europe and North America. Many roles are on-site in a contact centre, and some are fully remote.
Background and career path
A baccalaureate is often enough, and a diploma in communication or business is a plus. Good agents move up to team leader, quality analyst, trainer or customer experience manager.