Customer Contact Centre Advisor - Mandarin

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DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Limited is hiring a Mandarin-speaking Customer Contact Centre Advisor in Lagos. The role serves as the first point of contact for DHL customers, handling bookings, enquiries, shipment status, and tracking in both English and Mandarin to support Chinese-speaking customers across Nigeria and West Africa.

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is mandatory
• Based in Lagos, reporting to Contact Centre Team Lead
• First point of contact for DHL customers via phone, email, and other channels
• Handle bookings, enquiries, shipment status, and tracking in English and Mandarin
• Opportunity to turn service calls into sales leads and optional service referrals

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Customer Contact Centre Advisor - Mandarin at DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Limited ⏲ Sep 3, 2026, 6:05 AM ⋕ View all Transportation & Logistics jobs At DHL, people mean the world to us. That's why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers - helping them deliver better results everyday. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Customer Contact Centre Advisor - Mandarin Location: Lagos Reporting to Contact Centre Team Lead Business Unit – Nigeria Customer Service Role Context Language Requirement: Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (both spoken and written) is MANDATORY for this position, in addition to English proficiency. The position focuses on maintaining the existing customer base by building customer loyalty through effective problem-solving and customer care while maintaining all service standards laid down by DHL Network. The Customer Service Advisor (Frontline) serves as the first point of contact for DHL customers, confidently and knowledgeably providing the full suite of DHL customer service offerings including booking, enquiries, shipment status, and tracking to all parties contacting DHL via the customer service hotline and other contact modes. This position requires fluency in Mandarin Chinese to effectively serve our growing Chinese-speaking customer base in Nigeria and across West Africa. The incumbent will handle customer interactions in both English and Mandarin, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service delivery to our diverse international clientele. This role is essential to providing an efficient and professional service to DHL customers through prompt, courteous, and accurate responses to customer enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Customer Service Excellence: Accept and register bookings for DHL services accurately and efficiently in both English and Mandarin Build customer confidence that needs will be promptly met by clearly and confidently stating next steps based on clarified and confirmed exact nature of customers' problems or requests Respond to customers consistently and confidently by providing accurate information in all areas such as custom requirements, transit time, and prices in the customer's preferred language Provide professional customer service to Chinese-speaking customers via phone, email, and other communication channels Offer alternatives to customers and potentially turn information calls into sales leads or identify other optional services to customers when opportunities arise during the course of interaction Create customer delight with each customer interaction by aiming to exceed customers' expectations Enhance service experience: in DHL by exercising professionalism and empathy when dealing with each individual customer's varying needs and demands across language and cultural contexts Service Improvement & Process Adherence: Highlight areas for improvement with suggested solutions to improve DHL's procedures, technology, and service to positively enhance customer's experience: with DHL Suggest improvement ideas based on learning and experience: Adhere to existing Customer Service procedures as outlined in the department manuals, while maintaining discretion to exercise flexibility to customers' needs within reasonable limits in consultation with the Contact Centre Manager and Contact Centre Team Lead(s) Stay informed on current customer satisfaction with pick-up and delivery/customer service/billing and take action to improve performance to provide an even better customer experience: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support group decisions and maintain team cohesion Accomplish own tasks in support of team goals and actively offer to help colleagues Liaise with Operations Department and other departments on quick and efficient resolution of customer issues and queries Performance & Accountability Work cooperatively with others to achieve targets and objectives Serve as a language resource for colleagues when dealing with Mandarin-speaking customers Meet all KPIs and IKOs as specified for the role Any additional tasks over the current role or similar can be assigned Act in a responsive manner towards customer requests with a "Can do" attitude Whenever possible, take customer requests to resolution or ensure they are passed on properly to contacts that can help Minimum Requirements: Educational Qualification: University Degree or Higher Diploma. Experience: Strong understanding of customer service and operations 2 years DHL Sales, Operations, or Customer service experience: Experience: serving Chinese-speaking customers (highly desirable). Sound customer relationship experience: Previous experience: in call centres (preferable) Experience: within a customer relations environment Language Requirements: (MANDATORY): English: Fluent in spoken and written English (REQUIRED) Ability to seamlessly switch between languages during customer interactions Understanding of cultural nuances in Chinese business communication. Mandarin Chinese: Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin (REQUIRED) Skills and Competencies: Communication skills: Excellent spoken and written communication abilities in English and Mandarin Technical skills: Telephone and Order Booking systems (preferable) Selling skills: Excellent ability to identify opportunities and upsell services Typing skills: At least 30 words per minute in both English and Mandarin (preferable) Telephone skills: Excellent ability to communicate effectively via phone in both languages Cultural awareness: Understanding of Chinese business culture and communication styles Negotiation and interpersonal skills: Excellent ability to build rapport and influence outcomes Geographical knowledge: Understanding of service areas and routing Mental alertness: Ability to process information quickly and accurately Assertiveness: Confidence in decision-making and customer interactions Conflict resolution skills: Excellent ability to handle difficult customer situations across cultural contexts Key Competencies: Accountability: Acts responsibly, keeps commitments, and complies with policies and procedures Self-Management: Remains calm and controlled under pressure, maintains positive "Can do" attitude. Communication: Conveys a courteous, honest, helpful, caring, and professional demeanor with customers in both English and Mandarin Planning & Organizing: Sets clear goals, establishes efficient sequences of actions, and manages time effectively Decision Making: Makes timely and appropriate choices based on analysis and experience, uses sound judgment, and manages risk Results Orientation: Continually seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results and overcomes obstacles to achieve targets Analysis: Breaks down problems into component parts, evaluates information critically, and draws accurate conclusions Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to achieve objectives and actively supports colleagues How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State