Customer Service Representative(Account Management)

Your previous customer service/account management experience in a fast paced environment makes you the perfect candidate to fill our open position. You will be based at our Portage, IN facility and will work cooperatively with customers & members of the production and distribution team to grow existing customers, support new customers and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction.
In addition to being the representative of our customer and their advocate, you will:
Generate new & repeat sales by providing product and technical information in a timely manner
Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions
Present price, credit and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customers’ profitability profiles
Accurately process customer transactions such as orders, quotes or returns
Provide accurate information regarding scheduling and availability of items
Obtain and provide accurate information relating to shipment dates and expected date of delivery
Proactively recommend items needed by customers to increase customer satisfaction and improve transaction profitability
Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales
Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of products in order to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction
Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed
Contact customers following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any complaint
Remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments
Setup and maintain customer files
Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction
Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team
Maintain proficiency in using personal computer, data entry terminal and other common office equipment and software
Follow company policies and procedures
Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors
Conduct ongoing customer needs, analysis, research of customer requirements through first party resources.
Complete contact activity reports
Assist in sales projects like price increases etc.
You will bring your High School diploma or equivalent and 2-5 years of customer service or inside sales experience, preferably in an industrial setting along with being a highly motivated self-starter who is articulate, persistent & outgoing with a professional demeanor to the team. In addition to:
Must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, sales environment
Provide track record of consistently achieving or exceeding goals
Proficient to advanced computer skills with Microsoft applications, Word, Excel and Outlook
Superior customer service & selling skills.
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize & multi-task
Detailed oriented & able to work independently
Customer focused with exceptional telephone sales ability

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No