Account Specialist

Lennox International•West Columbia, SC

5d•$37,000 - $48,300

About The Position

Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. This specialist is responsible for handling incoming customer calls and fulfilling customer needs to ensure satisfaction. Customer calls are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts and procedures. The specialist may also be asked to respond to e-mail inquiries. While providing outstanding customer service is the primary function, the person in this position may have the opportunity to sell or promote products and services.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires at least 2 years related experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening skills.
Ability to learn and understand technical terminology.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment.
Able to handle multiple tasks, stay organized, and focused on details.
Requires general knowledge of the organization, and thorough knowledge of company products and services.
Requires ability to navigate a computerized data entry system or other relevant applications.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process new orders based on customer requests.
Track open orders to ensure completeness in a prompt manner.
Check pricing and verify availability.
Review and troubleshoot customer problems and initiate standard action for repair, replacement, return or field service as guided by customer service policies.
Use a computerized system for tracking, information gathering and/or troubleshooting.
Provide support to lower level staff on non-standard cases where policy and practice are not formalized or documented and individual case determination may be required.
Refer highly unusual situations to higher authority for review and reconciliation.
May be asked to assess needs and suggest/promote alternative products or services.