Account Coordinator

Phoenix Closures•Aurora, IL

12d•$25 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

PHOENIX, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Aurora, IL, is a privately held, full-service manufacturing firm. We specialize in injection-molded closures serving a wide range of industries. Our mission is to provide the highest level of product quality and support to our customers. We’ve experienced continuous growth over our long history and due to an internal move, we are looking to strengthen our team. We’re looking for an Account Coordinator to join PHOENIX. This hybrid role involves building success through dependability, service, and action. Working with our National Account Managers, you will communicate customer needs across departments to ensure timely product delivery and drive overall customer satisfaction and success.

Requirements

Proven experience in Customer Success, Account Management or Sales, particularly in the manufacturing industry.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for customer success and growth.
Proficient in Office 365

Nice To Haves

experience with DW/IQMS and Salesforce, a plus

Responsibilities

Customer success – ensure that we are providing exceptional service to our B2B customers and proactively address updates, issues or concerns.
Manage the order process with your customer from receipt and entry, through any changes or expediting requests and continue to communicate and assist through shipment of the order
Maintain customer database including set up of new customers, updating addresses and contacts, along with any customer requirements or instructions
Develop understanding of how we internally process, schedule, manufacture, inventory, and ship customer orders for your key accounts.
Work with sales and scheduling to maintain inventory of customer stocks and current forecast
Provide closure recommendations and request samples through Salesforce
Request quotes and manage pricing through ERP system
Collaborate with other departments to resolve client issues, and participate with new/challenging customer projects
Provide support to National Account Managers by assisting with new business development and coordinate product conversions as needed
Manage other customer requests such as new part numbers, regulatory documentation, or specifications
Provide back-up within the department
Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions
Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures
Backup: Front Desk and Sample Room as needed