Post Office Counter Clerk Customer Services Clerks
SaveWhat Does a Post Office Counter Clerk Do?
Post office counter clerks sell products and services at a post office. They assist customers with picking up and sending mail. Post office counter clerks also sell financial products.
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Customer Service
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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Skills You Need to Become a Post Office Counter Clerk
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCustomer Service knowledge
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Products knowledge
The tangible characteristics of a product such as its materials, properties and functions, as well as its different applications, features, use and support requirements.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Services knowledge
The characteristics of a service that might include having acquired information about its application, function, features, use and support requirements.
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EssentialAssist Customers skill
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialDeliver Correspondence skill
Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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EssentialOperate Cash Register skill
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
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EssentialSatisfy Customers skill
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EssentialSell Post Office Products skill
Sell envelopes, parcels and stamps. Collect cash for these products or electronic transfers.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalSales Argumentation knowledge
Techniques and sales methods used in order to present a product or service to customers in a persuasive manner and to meet their expectations and needs.
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OptionalFinancial Markets knowledge
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
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OptionalFinancial Products knowledge
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
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OptionalTypes Of Pensions knowledge
The types of monthly sums paid to someone in retirement, such as employment-based pensions, social and state pensions, disability pensions and private pensions.
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OptionalAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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OptionalCarry Out Active Selling skill
Deliver thoughts and ideas in impactful and influencing manner to persuade customers to become interested in new products and promotions. Persuade clients that a product or service will satisfy their …
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OptionalMaintain Store Cleanliness skill
Keep the store tidy and clean by hovering and mopping.
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OptionalOffer Financial Services skill
Provide a broad range of financial services to clients such as assistance with financial products, financial planning, insurances, money and investment management.
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OptionalPromote Financial Products skill
Inform existing or potential customers about the various financial goods and services that are offered by the company.
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OptionalConvert Currency skill
Convert valuta from one currency to another at a financial institution such as a bank at the right exchange rate.
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OptionalDistribute Pensions skill
Pay pensions and other benefits to customers. Check correctness of documents and make sure the correct amount of cash is given.
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OptionalHandle Registered Mail skill
File undelivered registered mail. Check identity documents of customers coming to retrieve them. Secure signatures.
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OptionalRegister Mail skill
Register customers' letters and parcels. Weigh them to make sure they have the correct postage.
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