Customer service Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all. 

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model. We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come.

Job Description

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist with managing customer inquiries &  issue resolution through various channels such as email, phone, and social media
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and feedback
  • Maintain accurate customer records and documentation in the company's CRM system.
  • Provide basic technical support to customers over the phone or through email, SMS or WhatsApp chats.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Support the creation and maintenance of customer-facing materials such as FAQs, user manuals, and training materials
  • Participate in customer outreach activities such as webinars, events, and community engagement programs
  • Assist with sales and marketing activities, such as lead generation & campaigns 
  • Complete customer surveys, customer sign up and other data gathering activities within a selected community for mini-grid operation
  • Assist in conducting customer surveys and analyzing feedback to identify areas for improvement
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities to inform customer team strategy and tactics
  • Provide administrative support to the customer service team as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by the customer manager

Qualifications

 Requirements:

  • Graduate in a relevant field 
  • Fluency in English, both in written and oral communications. An added advantage would be fluency in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, or other ethnic Nigerian languages
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong customer service skills and experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn and work with new software quickly.
  • Industry Knowledge Curiosity & knowledge management
  • High level of integrity

Additional Information

What Excites You:

  • A fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual initiative-taking is encouraged
  • Contributing to rural electrification in Nigeria & building a clean energy future
  • Field activities
  • A passion for organization, details, and precision 
  • Delivering of quality customer service at every interaction
  • Contribution to the exponential growth and profitability of PowerGen Nigeria