Its an ok job, there are much better out there! - Customer Service Advisor Santander Employee Review

3.0
Jan 4, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Dress smart everyday, get to dress down on the weekends and occasionally on week days if you donate for a good cause. you can make some good friends there.

Cons

where do I start from. Management: Most of the manager's have their "Fav person" in their team so stay ready to face favouritism. Managers often contradict themselves when you approach them for help during a call. Some managers do not even know what they are doing and makes you wonder how on earth they became managers! Holidays: never get the time you want it off, their holiday booking system is extremely slow and does not work majority of the time, this means you'll have to get to your manager and ask them to get it authorised by the service delivery people. Again, if you're not the favourite colleague, managers will not act as quickly as they would with the ones they absolutely adore. Pay: Salary is very basic, there are other banks who offer a lot better pay.

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Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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