Customer Service Representative

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:      Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Handle incoming calls and deal with or direct customer problems to the proper personnel or department for resolution.
• Provide customers with pricing, availability via telephone and/or email and enter orders.
• Work with other departments on a daily basis to ensure that deliveries, pricing and questions for customers are answered in a timely manner.
• Obtain frequently required information for customers in a timely manner.
• Establish a rapport with the decision makers within their major accounts.
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by the supervisor.
• Initiate customer contact through telephone calls, emails, marketing surveys or sales leads in advertising.
• Complete necessary paperwork as required on a daily basis such as unauthorized deductions and credit with assistance.
• Take orders, give pricing and availability and give general information without significant supervision.
• Obtain frequently required information from customers in regards to forecasting, competition and product surveys.   
• Special projects as required.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and OSHAS 18001 Safety certification requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Skills required: typing, 10-key and basic math
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft package or related software desired.
• Proficient in sales skills, working with all levels of sales and distribution channels.
• Basic understanding of features, advantages and benefits for all product lines.
• Ability to handle guests (clients) during visits to the company.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of office procedures.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Ability to handle some types of product inquiries.
• Understanding of competition and anti-trust laws.
• Ability to collaborate on projects with others inside and outside of the department.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous inside sales a definite plus.
• Technical skills and understanding

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Eye/hand coordination greater than 50% of the time.
• Visual strain greater than 50% of the time.
• Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling and keyboarding.

Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.