Opportunity brief
Skechers is hiring for the role of Customer Care Executive!
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
- Handle customer queries and complaints received through multiple channels, including: Phone calls, Emails, Website / Contact Us, Social media/customer messaging channels (where applicable), E-commerce platforms, Retail store escalations, Other customer communication platforms
- Understand customer concerns and provide accurate, relevant and timely resolutions.
- Handle queries related to: Product availability, Product specifications and features, Size and fit, Orders and deliveries, Returns and exchanges, Refunds, Warranty-related concerns, Product defects/damages, Store-related experiences, Promotions and offers, Gift cards/vouchers, where applicable, Online purchase issues.
- Maintain a professional, courteous and empathetic approach while dealing with customers.
- Take ownership of customer complaints from initiation through closure.
- Investigate complaints by coordinating with relevant internal teams and external partners.
- Ensure complaints are resolved within defined Turnaround Time (TAT) and service-level standards.
- Escalate complex, sensitive or high-priority cases to the appropriate team/manager.
- Track escalated cases until closure and ensure customers receive timely updates.
- Identify recurring issues and highlight them to the reporting manager for corrective action.
- Handle dissatisfied or irate customers professionally while protecting the brand experience.
- Assist customers with online order-related queries, including: Order confirmation, Order status, Shipment tracking, Delivery delays, Cancellation requests, Returns and exchanges, Refund status, Incorrect/missing products, Damaged products.
- Ensure customers are kept informed throughout the resolution process.
- Follow established policies and processes while ensuring a customer-friendly approach.
- Coordinate with Skechers retail stores on customer complaints and service-related issues.
- Support store teams in resolving customer concerns that require corporate intervention.
- Ensure appropriate communication between customers, stores and corporate functions.
- Track store-related complaints and identify recurring service gaps.
- Share customer feedback with the Retail and Operations teams to support service improvement.
- Accurately record all customer interactions, complaints, requests and resolutions in the CRM/customer service system.
- Maintain complete and accurate customer records in accordance with company processes and data privacy requirements.
- Update case status, actions taken, escalation details and closure remarks.
- Ensure no customer complaint remains unattended or without appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain proper documentation of customer interactions for future reference and reporting.
- Act as a strong ambassador of the Skechers brand during every customer interaction.
- Deliver a consistent customer experience aligned with Skechers' brand values and service standards.
- Demonstrate empathy, patience and ownership when handling customer concerns.
- Understand customer needs and provide solutions rather than simply responding to queries.
- Ensure communication is professional, clear and aligned with approved company policies.
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders, including:
- Retail Operations, E-commerce, Warehouse & Supply Chain, Logistics / Courier Partners, Finance, IT, Marketing, Product / Merchandising, Legal, where required, Store Operations, Regional / Area Teams.
- Ensure effective coordination and timely closure of customer-related issues.
- Capture customer feedback, suggestions and service concerns.
- Identify recurring customer pain points and communicate trends to the reporting manager.
- Support the preparation of customer feedback reports and dashboards.
- Highlight frequent complaints related to: Products, Stores, Website, Delivery, Returns/refunds, Customer service, Promotions.
- Provide actionable insights to relevant teams for improving customer experience.
- Adhere to defined customer service KPIs and SLAs.
- Monitor personal performance against parameters such as: Response Time, Resolution Time, First Contact Resolution, Complaint Closure, Customer Satisfaction, Quality of Interaction, Case Backlog, Escalation Rate.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and service quality.
- Participate in regular quality audits, coaching sessions and process improvement initiatives.
- Follow all approved customer service policies, SOPs and escalation matrices.
- Ensure customers receive information that is accurate and consistent with company policies.
- Avoid unauthorized commitments, discounts, refunds, replacements or exceptions.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer information and adhere to applicable data privacy and information-security requirements.
- Ensure all customer interactions are handled in accordance with company guidelines.
- Prepare and maintain daily/weekly/monthly customer service reports as required.
- Track: Total customer contacts, Complaints received, Complaints resolved, Pending cases, TAT adherence, Escalations, Customer feedback, Major complaint categories, Repeat complaints.
- Support the reporting manager with customer service dashboards and management presentations.
- Maintain accurate records for business reviews and audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes and reduce repetitive customer complaints.
- Recommend improvements in FAQs, communication templates, SOPs and customer journeys.
- Support automation and digital initiatives aimed at improving customer experience.
- Participate in customer experience improvement projects and new process rollouts.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy
- Problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- A strong understanding of customer service standards in a premium retail environment