Position Description:
Entry level Call Center Customer Service Representative. Processes customer orders and provides support to both internal and external customers by ensuring a consistent high level of professional communication and customer service. Must have knowledge of commonly-used procedure. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement.
RolesResponsibilities:
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Answer phone calls and voice messages that come into call center. Respond to the customer requests (both internal and external customers) with prompt, accurate and courteous responses.
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Processes customer orders in a timely and professional manner received primarily by phone, email, fax, and mail by confirming pricing and inventory availability to ensure order accuracy.
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Respond to calls, voice messages, emails and on-line chat requests that come into call center. Respond to the customer requests (both internal and external customers) with prompt, accurate and courteous responses.
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Document and track calls and related notes for auditing and reporting purposes.
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Processes direct ship product orders for custom made to order product and non-stock items by ensuring timely placement of purchase orders to vendors.
- Processes product return requests for both inventory and non-stock items received from the customer. Directly communicates and obtains approval from purchasing, the supplier or manufacturer prior to confirming the return product acknowledgement to the customer.
- Maintains relationship with core customers; anticipating needs and knowing customer specific characteristics. Communicates in a professional and thorough manner with all customers, sales reps, corporate staff, vendors, distribution center staff and freight carriers.
- Provide direct support to the management with projects, special assignments, etc.
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Provides support to co-workers as well as other CFT's (customer focus team) as needed to resolve customer issues and requests. Improves customer service satisfaction by integrating customer issues with internal departments (i.e. Sales, A/R, Sales Support, Purchasing, Distribution, Pricing, etc.) to ensure timely and complete issue resolution.
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers.
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Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety standards.
Requirements:
EducationCertifications
Required
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High School graduate or equivalent
Competencies
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Excellent verbal and written English language skills
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Proficient with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Strong data entry skills
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The ability to multi-task
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No Prior Call Center Experience Required
Physical Requirements
- Normal office working environment
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Prolonged periods of sitting and looking at computer screen