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Customer Support Executive Job Description

A customer support executive job description for voice, chat and email support teams in BPOs, e-commerce, fintech and SaaS. It sets out query handling, ticketing, escalation, shift work and quality expectations.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – CUSTOMER SUPPORT EXECUTIVE

Job Title:
Customer Support Executive
Department:
Customer Support
Reports To:
Team Leader – Customer Support
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
0–3 years in customer service; freshers considered
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Customer Support Executive will resolve customer queries for [Company Name / Process] over [Calls / Chat / Email], delivering accurate, courteous and timely support that builds customer trust.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Handle inbound calls, chats and emails as per process
  2. Understand customer issues and provide accurate solutions
  3. Log and update tickets in [Ticketing Tool]
  4. Escalate unresolved issues to the right team within SLA
  5. Follow up with customers until closure
  6. Maintain quality, compliance and process confidentiality
  7. Meet AHT, FCR and CSAT targets
  8. Share customer feedback and recurring issue trends
  9. Work in rotational shifts as scheduled

Required Skills

  • Clear spoken and written communication in [Languages]
  • Patience and empathy
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work in shifts

Qualifications & Experience

  • 12th pass / graduate in any discipline
  • 0–3 years of customer service experience

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • CRM / ticketing tool experience
  • Additional regional language
  • Prior BPO experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
CSAT[Percentage]%+Weekly
First contact resolution[Percentage]%Weekly
Average handling timeUnder [Number] minutesDaily
Quality audit score[Percentage]%Weekly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Night shift allowance and transport (if applicable)
  • Performance incentives

How to Apply

Walk in with your CV and ID proof or send your CV; mention languages known and shift preference. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Customer Support Executive – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Customer Support
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the customer support executive role exists and where it sits in Customer Support
  • 9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with handle inbound calls
  • Required skills such as clear spoken and written communication in [languages] and patience and empathy, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (0–3 years in customer service; freshers considered) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. csat, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Scaling a support desk for peak season
  • Hiring for an inbound voice or chat process
  • Setting quality and CSAT targets
  • Launching support in regional languages

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Team Leader – Customer Support) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the customer support executive will spend most time on
  3. 3Specify process type (voice, chat, email), languages, shifts and whether night shifts apply
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • State shift timings, rotational offs and any night shift allowance upfront
  • Mention process confidentiality and data-handling expectations
  • Include language requirements clearly

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Frequently asked questions

What does a customer support executive do?+

They answer customer queries over calls, chat or email, resolve complaints, log tickets, escalate complex issues and follow up until resolution.

Can freshers apply for customer support jobs?+

Yes. Many support roles hire freshers with good communication and basic computer skills and provide process training.

Is night shift common in customer support?+

For international or 24x7 processes, yes; such roles often include night shift allowance and transport as per policy.

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