Customer Service Representative

Customer Service RepresentativeProvides customer and field sales support on all service related issues including order processing, policy/program interpretation, product & technical inquiries, situation investigation and resolution. Expedites inbound/outbound correspondence, handles returns, defectives, and shipping and billing discrepancies.Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned as neededProcess incoming calls from customers and field sales. Handle all inquiries and troubleshoot complaints, process orders, recommend products based on need, provide competitive comparisons, initiate Situations, and provide technical assistance if needed.Process customer orders via telephone, mail, fax, and EDI with emphasis on accurate entry and administration of customer's unique buying arrangements.Act as liaison between customers, field sales, and inter/intra departmental personnel on service-related issues. Coordinates and expedites communications to insure satisfactory resolution.Investigate and analyze service deficiency claims, seeing that appropriate debit/credit adjustments are issued via Salesforce if warranted. Identify situations where additional service recovery action may be required.Administer Sales Promotions that require intervention at point of order. Monitor orders and counsel customers on promotions or order upgrade opportunities that are in the customer's best interestProvide training/orientation to new team members as required.Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/G.E.D. and/or some college preferred. Minimum two years' experience in business-to-business customer service environmentRequired Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel. Proficient computer skills to navigate various software packages and the internet. Excellent oral/written communication and phone skills/etiquette. Basic math skills. Collaborative, team-player. Bi Lingual experience a plus. Strong Customer Service focus. Ability to generate respect and trust from fellow employees and external constituencies.Physical Requirements: Computer work for extended periods