Customer Relations Specialist

Customer Relations SpecialistEngineered Seal Products, a 55-year-old employee-owned business that thrives together through employee ownership to drive customer success. We specialize in engineered sealing and supply chain solutions for global customers. Our ever-growing list of customers are in the oil and gas, mining, fuel, aerospace, EV/semiconductor, agriculture, construction, and food and beverage markets. We all work together to hit our big hairy audacious goals (BHAGs)!Our passion and expertise is driven by an engaged employee ownership culture, providing high-level service to not only our customers and suppliers, but each other, making today better and our future secure. We define our culture as one that wants the individual and the company to grow vigorously, flourish, and prosper together; in a word: thrive!This particular role is responsible for…The customer relations specialist role is important to the growth and sustainability of the company. This position is responsible for the day-to-day communication and maintenance of ESP's CE customer base. This position needs to provide timely responses to customer requests which include expedite requests, order modifications, and shipping information, etc. Finally, this position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and keeping our customers as raving fans of ESP.This is a salaried position, 40 hours per week, with a pay base of $45,000 - $50,000, based on experience and qualifications.If you have experience working in the area explained above, or want to learn, this role could be a great fit.Here is a bit more to know about this opportunity:You will love it here if you:Take ownershipHave funCreate raving fansHave your co-worker's backPut value in every dayEmbrace changeYou'll love coming to work every day if you get, want, and have the capacity to:Customer on time delivery: Daily: Order acknowledgement to customers on new ordersManage expedite and push out requests from customersComplete late line coding for assigned customers.Process catalog RFQs to return to the customer based off strategic initiatives within the company.Weekly: Conduct effective open order management to ensure customer delivery expectations are metManage lengthier/time consuming requests from customers (reports, etc.)Meet with business development managers bi-weekly to keep them aware of customer account activity.Attending technical training & quote reviews to learn product knowledge and systems.Monthly: Have a set scheduled call with main contact at each customer to discuss OTD performance and any open issuesMaintain customer profitability: Daily: Monitor customer orders for correct sales prices enteredCorrect any errors or mispriced PO'sCommunicate any pricing discrepancies to customersWeekly: Communicate price increase to customerIdentify any slow or non-moving parts and speak with the customer on themWork with the pricing analyst to investigate low or negative margin partsMonthly: Compile E&O list and partner with assigned BDM to present to customer for purchase or contact the customer directly to disposition of material.Work w/ pricing analyst to review any customer parts that still have low and negative margin and present to customer for correctionCustomer communication: Daily: Respond to customers' requests in the same day received whether via email or phoneWork with our suppliers to ensure customer order OTDWeekly: Manage lengthier/time consuming requests from customersReview customer OTD using Power BI and RADARProvide customers with requested reports.Provide WOW! customer service: Daily: Follow the supervision of the customer relationship manager for requested taskAnswering incoming calls and emails in a timely mannerMaintain an upbeat and positive demeanorThank customers for their time and businessRespond to customer requests quickly, with closure target being on the day you received itWeekly: Share customer feedback and provide recognition on a weekly (at least weekly) basis to team membersWe train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you'll be accountable to hit the following numbers each week:Accounts on time delivery - > 96.5%On time delivery late line coding - 100%Net promoter score - >50%Order entry/contract review accuracy - >99.7%Expectations or qualifications include:Minimum of high school degree, preference on college degree and experience in related fieldAdvanced computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointDatabase systemsCritical thinking skillsProficient in English (verbal and written)Professional verbal and written/email communication skillsAbility to read complex documentsAs a member of our team, you will have a leader who:Gives clear directionsMakes sure you have the necessary toolsActs with the greater good in mindDelegates appropriatelyTakes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the companyMakes their expectations clearCommunicates wellHas effective meetingsMeets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if neededRewards and recognizes your performanceTo continue conversations regarding a future together, please apply. We will be reviewing applications and conducting general phone interviews soon. Those that continue in the process will be invited to an in-depth in-person interview followed by reference checks.Equal opportunity employer/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the know your rights notice from the Department of Labor.