Customer Service Representative

POSITION SUMMARY

The Customer Service Representative is a member of a high-functioning, fast paced team, that serves customers, managing internal, and external customer relationships. The Customer Service Representative processes orders, services inquiries, resolves customer concerns and proactively manages customer needs. Our team provides phone and email support to our customers seven days a week, with extended daily business hours. Team members participate in daily tracking of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Shift: M-F 11-8 after training.

• Benefits: Day 1!

• 401K: Day 1, with Company Match

• Stock Plan: With Company Match!

• Earned Time Off: 13 Days!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a high level of customer service via telephone, email, written communication or personal contact to resolve mostly routine problems and requests.

• Identify and assess customers' service needs and refer to other service or technical departments for follow up or additional information as needed.

• Ensure order instructions and information are submitted accurately and per customer specifications.

• Maintain current and accurate order entry information in all required software programs.

• Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication.

• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.

• 3+ years of previous customer service experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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