The Role
Provides high-volume customer support through phone, email, and written correspondence. Processes orders, quotations, returns, refunds, replacement orders, and customer records while handling technical product queries. Supports Trade Sales with customer enquiries and applications, explains policies, maintains product knowledge, reports feedback, and completes administrative tasks accurately. Requires strong communication, multitasking, CRM and ERP skills, attention to detail, and a proactive team-oriented approach.
Summary Generated by Built In
Corston Architectural Detail was established by a team of creative designers and engineers with a shared vision to create hand finished architectural details that flow seamlessly from room to room. Our coordinating collections of solid brass switches, sockets, hardware and lighting are made to last.
We’ve grown quickly and seen huge success in our 7 years - launching in the UK, EU, UAE and USA. The key to our success lies in our high-quality products, outstanding customer service and operations team, who ensure that Corston customers receive a positive, engaging experience every step of the way.
We’ve grown quickly and seen huge success in our 7 years - launching in the UK, EU, UAE and USA. The key to our success lies in our high-quality products, outstanding customer service and operations team, who ensure that Corston customers receive a positive, engaging experience every step of the way.
Role Overview
Our Customer Service Advisor works within our UK Customer Experience Team. You will be approachable and organised, with previous experience in a technical customer service environment, where you’ll have developed a flair for establishing rapport with customers.
Working within a vibrant and friendly team, you deal with inbound and outbound calls and emails, creating and maintaining customer records over the phone/email, processing orders and dealing with technical queries supported by our product technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service via telephone, email and written correspondence and deal with a high volume of telephone and email enquiries daily.
- Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their queries, questions and concerns.
- The ability and be open to learn is very important - ideally you will have previous experience within Technical Customer Service, however training and support is provided
- Work alongside the Trade Sales Team to support, qualify and process Trade Customer enquiries and applications.
- Provide assistance to customers, including explanation of procedures and policies
- Remain up to date on existing and new products, services and policies.
- Collect and report customer feedback to ensure that best practice is recognised and maintained
- Implement and process our returns and refunds procedure to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
- General administrative tasks including following up customer quotations and replacement orders
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Preferred 1yr experience working in a customer service role particularly in a technical support environment. Full technical product training will be given
- Have excellent IT skills and able to navigate between various systems
- Have a good knowledge of CRM, order processing and ERP systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- A positive, proactive, adaptable and can-do attitude
- Be highly task and KPI driven
- Be comfortable with data entry and used to working collaboratively and as part of a successful team
- Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom (required)
Benefits
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
- Discretionary yearly bonus
- Competitive salary with 25 days holiday and Company Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly supportive customer service team within a growing UK business
- Supportive management and clear progression opportunities
- A collaborative, design-led working environment with on-site gym
- Friends and family discount across all Corston products
- Free onsite parking
- Our purpose-built building requires a vehicle to commute to, so please do not apply if you do not have transport
About
Corston is a distinguished UK brand specializing in premium switches, sockets, and lighting solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality to elevate both residential and commercial spaces. Renowned for its exquisite finishes including Antique Brass, Polished Nickel, and Bronze, Corston offers an extensive range of products designed to inspire and enhance interior design. Their selection includes toggle, rocker, and dimmer switches, an array of outlet options, as well as stylish door and cupboard furniture, shelf brackets, and elegant lighting fixtures like wall lights and pendants. Committed to exceptional craftsmanship, Corston’s products coordinate perfectly to simplify the design process while ensuring a cohesive look throughout any space. Their dedication to customer satisfaction is evident through their prompt service and high-quality offerings, attracting glowing reviews from delighted clients. With a focus on both style and practicality, Corston is the ideal choice for those looking to transform their environments into sophisticated and inviting spaces. Discover Corston today and experience superior quality that enhances everyday living.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of customer service experience, particularly in a technical support environment
- Authorization to work in the United Kingdom
- Excellent IT skills and ability to navigate multiple systems
- Knowledge of CRM, order processing, and ERP systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Positive, proactive, adaptable, can-do attitude
- Comfort with data entry and collaborative teamwork
- Ability to commute using personal transport
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The Company
What We Do
Corston Architectural Detail designs, engineers and manufactures coordinated architectural products for residential and commercial interiors. Its collections include solid-brass door and cabinet hardware, hooks, shelf brackets, switches, sockets, and a broad range of lighting. The company focuses on timeless, finely crafted details that work together across a property, while controlling production in-house and selecting durable, recyclable materials with reduced environmental impact.
