Contact Center Agent
Department: Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contact type:
Full Time/Part time: Full Time
Reporting into:
Country: Kenya
Job Summary
As a Contact Center Agent at ICEA LION, you will be the primary point of contact for our customers across various communication channels. Your goal is to provide exceptional, one-stop support, resolve issues efficiently, and proactively identify opportunities to offer additional value through our products and services.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide one-stop, seamless support for all ICEA LION services across multiple contact centre channels (voice, email, chat, and social media), aiming for high First Contact Resolution (FCR).
- Proactively listen for and identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities during routine customer interactions. Recommend relevant ICEA LION packages, promotions, and tailored solutions that meet the customer's needs to drive revenue and enhance customer loyalty.
- Actively listen to and resolve customer complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely, professional, and empathetic manner. Accurately assess when an issue requires escalation to a higher authority and ensure follow-up promises are kept.
- Consistently meet or exceed defined contact centre performance metrics, including Average Handling Time (AHT), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores, and Net Promoter Score (NPS) targets.
- Ensure strict adherence to data privacy regulations and internal security protocols by properly authenticating customers before discussing or modifying sensitive account information.
- Manage customer retention by skillfully handling policy cancellation or downgrade requests, identifying root causes of dissatisfaction, and offering alternative solutions to preserve the client relationship.
- Diligently capture and log all customer interactions, feedback, complaints, and compliments on relevant ICEA LION CRM systems and platforms to maintain accurate records for future reference and data analysis.
- Accurately execute administrative tasks and process customer requests, such as policy adjustments, payment queries, and contact detail updates, ensuring seamless backend processing.
- Educate customers on industry terminology, available products, and the benefits of our services. Guide users through digital self-help features and portals to improve their overall experience and independence.
- Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of ICEA LION's product portfolio, policy changes, and compliance guidelines through continuous training and self-guided learning.
- Identify opportunities for proactive customer outreach, suc such as recognizing client milestones, communicating important policy updates, or offering personalized promotional deals to strengthen the relationship
EXPERIENCE, ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Education: Degree from a recognized institution of learning.
- Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in a customer-facing or customer experience role.
- Previous experience operating within a high-volume, fast-paced contact centre environment is highly preferred.
- Background knowledge or prior experience in the financial services sector, particularly the insurance industry, will be considered a distinct advantage. Skills & Competencies:
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Problem Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with confiden . Atttion to Detail: Accuracy in recording and maintaining customer interactions and data.
- Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments and functions.
- Calm Under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
- Adaptability: Flexibility and creativity in approach to handling diverse customer needs.
- Integrity: Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality
If you meet the requirements for this position, click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your application and resume by, 20th April 2026.