CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Customer Service Representative works directly with the purchasing, production, art, and warehouse teams on a daily basis to manage the customer base for the program. They are responsible for maintaining a consultative relationship with customers and providing administrative support internally. They will manage workflow within the team structure, taking direction from the Customer Service Manager.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Primary responsibility is to provide every customer with the best experience possible from the quoting stage to delivery of the order.
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Documents all communications and activities into a customer relationship management tool every day.
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Coordinates and communicates with all involved departments as orders move through the process.
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Processes sales orders and purchase orders.
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Creates quotes based on client needs.
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Manages inquiries via phone, email and chat.
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Acts as back up to other Customer Service Representatives as needed.
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Works with manager to organize and prioritize the workflow to meet customer goals and timelines.
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Communicates effectively to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
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Processes payments – both deposits and balances
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assisting with special projects as needed. Including (but not limited to) process documentation, product management and other administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
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Associate degree (NOTE: A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed.)
Experience:
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2-3 years sales/customer service experience
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Advanced knowledge of Excel, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
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Strong CRM experience
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Strong Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Exceptional written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
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Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, exceptional time management skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize based on business needs.
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Swift and thoughtful problem solving
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Demonstrated record of success in delivering customer solutions based on identified needs.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm | $18 - $20 per hour