Customer Service Associate

Overview Assist in day-to-day functioning of branch. Greet customers warmly and ascertain reason for visiting. Build relationships with contractors. Answer all calls to Branch promptly and assist accordingly. Direct customers to the appropriate team member. Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify order and account information. Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media. Advise on branch information, i.e., hours, location, etc. Work with Operations Manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered. Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges. Key Responsibilities Assist in day-to-day functioning of branch. Greet customers warmly and ascertain reason for visiting. Build relationships with contractors. Answer all calls to Branch promptly and assist accordingly. Direct customers to the appropriate team member. Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify order and account information. Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media. Advise on branch information, i.e., hours, location, etc. Work with Operations Manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered. Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges. Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience) Minimum 2 years of experience providing operations, sales and customer service support in a sales, retail or distribution environment. Detail oriented and self-starter. Ability to maintain a professional work environment at all times. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent. Ability to flex into the Warehouse as needed by Operations Team. Knowledge of relevant computer applications, i.e., Outlook, Excel, etc. Forklift experience a plus. Building and product knowledge a plus. Physical Requirements Stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Sit, climb or balance. Lift and/or move up to 110 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications Emser is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Emser makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Emser wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Emser does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr