Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

Starting at $20.00 per hour and can pay higher based on experience

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for assisting customers with pre/post-sale questions and problem resolutions. Typical activities are the receiving of calls from Customers who may be inquiring about product related questions and issues. The Representative will be directly responsible for guiding and assisting all customers. The Representative should focus on following guidelines, using their time effectively and following-up with Customers in a timely manner.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• One Touch Resolutions: Ensure all customers are assisted in the fewest number of interactions with the overall goal being one-touch.
• Satisfaction Survey: Working with managers to meet the satisfaction survey goal at or above group average.
• Phone Calls: Answering customer calls and assisting with any scenario presented.
• Capture inbound sales when appropriate.

Additional Duties:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills in resolving customer complaints and questions.
• Practice and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly understand the Customer Relations manual.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' meaningful work experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify business critical issues quickly and navigate priorities based on last minute changes.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and have excellent time-management skills.
• Display a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially Teams and Outlook experience is a plus
• Ability to handle a fast-paced call center environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable as this position often requires multi-tasking.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!