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Customer Service Trainer job description

This Customer Service Trainer job description template lists key qualifications to look for in candidates. Customize this template with role requirements that meet your needs.

Christina Pavlou
Christina Pavlou

An experienced recruiter and HR professional who has transferred her expertise to insightful content to support others in HR.

Refreshed on

February 3, 2020

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

Customer Service Trainer responsibilities include:

  • Developing digital and print educational material (e.g. videos and manuals)
  • Organizing classroom-style seminars
  • Conducting role-playing activities to develop interpersonal skills (e.g. negotiation, teamwork and conflict management)

Customer Service Trainer job description

Job brief

We are looking for a Customer Service Trainer to educate our support, sales and customer service teams by conducting seminars and interactive courses.

Customer Service Trainer responsibilities include facilitating on-the-job coaching, developing educational material and organizing training sessions for new hires. If you’re familiar with teaching soft skills like negotiation and problem-solving, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will make sure our customer service representatives develop their skills and successfully address clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop digital and print educational material (e.g. videos and manuals)
  • Organize classroom-style seminars about product features and sales techniques
  • Conduct role-playing activities to develop interpersonal skills (e.g. negotiation, teamwork and conflict management)
  • Identify individual and team skills gaps
  • Schedule regular training sessions (e.g. monthly or quarterly)
  • Ensure new hires take on basic sales training courses, including communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Liaise with managers and encourage on-the-job coaching (e.g. how to handle difficult client cases)
  • Coordinate mentorship programs for new customer service representatives
  • Assess the impact of each educational course on staff performance and client satisfaction
  • Maintain updated records of training curricula and material

Requirements and skills

  • Work experience as a Customer Service Trainer or similar role
  • Experience in sales or customer service positions is a plus
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Software (LMS)
  • Familiarity with interactive learning activities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • BSc degree in Education, Human Resources or relevant field
  • Additional certification in training is a plus

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