Customer Sales & Service Representative

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Customer Service Representative at a global industrial distribution company. The company partners with over 4,000 manufacturers and is a leading value-added distributor of industrial products. The representative will provide expert assistance to customers, build ongoing business relationships through repeated contact and consultation, and help customers find the right parts and solutions, especially during equipment breakdowns. There will be opportunities to utilize mechanical aptitude to solve customer problems. This position is seen as a starting point for growth towards a sales or management career, with a clear growth path within the company.

Requirements

6 months of customer service experience preferred
Excellent telephone, and written skills, including English grammar
Ability and desire to learn new systems and processes quickly
Enjoys working with computers, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook & Excel) and comfortable with Google search engine
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR)
Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to multitask, sense of humor
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

SAP / ERP experience
Some knowledge of industrial distribution products and hydraulics

Responsibilities

Assist customers by phone and in person at our facility
Use customer service skills and talents to clarify customer needs, do research, and recommend parts
Be focused and driven to meet/exceed monthly sales goals while increasing customer satisfaction
Process quotes, take orders and provide post-order service