Customer Service Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: Customer Service Representative

DEPARTMENT: Office Administration

REPORTS TO: Office Manager/ Office Supervisor

SUMMARY: The Customer Service Representative is responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties in an office setting and provide professional customer service to co-workers and customers. It is of the utmost importance that the person in this position be able to manage the internal change incurred due to a rapidly paced environment. They should be able to share knowledge and experience and be able to easily collaborate with all employees.

BENEFITS:

• Consistent Work hours
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance & Long-term Disability
• 401K retirement with Company Match
• Company Picnics and Holiday Parties
• Company Discounts:

  Note: We are always looking to connect with talented and passionate Customer Service Representative professionals to join our growing team. While this posting does not represent an immediate opening, it serves as an ongoing opportunity to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future roles. If you have experience, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered as relevant positions become available.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer incoming calls promptly from our customers or employees
• Resolve any product or service-related issues; follow-up to ensure complete customer satisfaction
• Schedule deliveries, schedule service calls, dispatch service technicians and/or route representatives to customer locations
• Audit batch information in the Customer Service Database: reconcile quantities, reach out, research and reschedule customers who had missed deliveries or service calls, incoming payment reconciliation, update customer accounts if needed, and post batches accurately
• Take payments and maintain customer records by updating account information
• Handle collection calls and maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments when necessary
• Prepare and maintain compliance and regulatory reporting (sales reports, month end reporting, etc.)
• Input customers information accurately and fully into the Customer Service Database
• Filing paperwork- if needed
• Conduct credit checks as needed
• Input payroll information into excel- as needed or advised by management
• Attend department and company meetings as required
• Willing to learn and/or train with or from others
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: None Required 
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, HRIS (Human Resource integrated system), CSD (customer service database), GPS Program, Outreach Communication systems
• Other skills or Qualities required: 
• Multitasking Capabilities
• Planning and organizing 
• Attention to detail
• Able to work in as a team with and outside department
• Possesses or practices the following core values: Ethical Practices, team player, professional, knowledgeable or willingness to learn, and dedicated. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, & utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate 
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: Occasionally may have to move work-spaces due to business needs. Continually work in share office space with other employees. 
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Computer and tablets

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.