Customer Service Representative - Bilingual (English/French)

Lanter Delivery Systems LLC•Madison, IL

36d•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the automotive and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries. The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables: •Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything. •Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way. •Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn. •We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus. •Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do. •We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other. •We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business. •We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity. Position Summary: Under general supervision, the customer service representative is responsible for answering phone calls and emails, responding to customers, carrier partners, and drivers' questions and concerns, and assisting the team with administrative duties.

Requirements

Superior verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels.
Customer & team focused.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative & problem solve while applying critical thinking to decisions.
Technical capacity.
Fluency in spoken and written French required; ability to communicate professionally with French-speaking customers, carrier partners, and drivers.
Proven success in providing excellent customer service in a previous role or life situation (e.g., volunteer, sports team, etc.)
Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
Bilingual English/French communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

Display a positive attitude and provide courteous, friendly service to all internal team members and external clients by responding promptly and efficiently to inquiries, requests, and complaints.
Able to communicate both over the phone and via email in a professional and detailed manner.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Lanter Delivery Systems Non-Negotiables and apply the concepts daily.
Provide front line support for all customers, carrier partners, and LDS Operations by handling all inquiries to ensure we exceed expectations.
Provide timely proactive communication to dealers daily regarding service delays that will affect their delivery.
Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers by anticipating customer needs and taking timely and appropriate action.
Document all customer interactions pertaining to shortages, damages, late deliveries, service incidents, customer requests, etc. in Dynamics CRM to ensure accurate information and reporting.
Handle customer, carrier partner, and Operations inquiries, by providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within approved time limits, and follow up to ensure resolutions are satisfactory.
Manage daily case follow up in Dynamics CRM to ensure customers are kept updated and all cases are followed up on timely.
Manage Outlook inbox to ensure all email inquiries are responded to timely.
Protect company assets and confidential information in accordance with company policies and procedures, including but not limited to client, team member, and proprietary company information.
Communicate effectively with French-speaking customers, carrier partners, and drivers via phone and email.