Customer Service Representative III

Leviton Manufacturing•New Holland, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Customer Service Representative III is responsible for effective handling of requests and inquiries from customers and sales force pertaining to customer orders, quotation and entry, claims, stock availability, shipping specifications and product information to ensure customer satisfaction. The Customer Service Representative III will help assure that the Customer Service organization meets or exceeds the needs of the customer by providing “World Class Customer Service”.

Requirements

Grasp and understanding of technical concepts
Excellent customer service skills
Sense of urgency
Ability to communicate effectively using phone, fax and email with internal and external customers
Attention to detail and ability to handle mathematical calculations surrounding pricing and billing (i.e. discounts, interest, commissions, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Proficient in Excel and Word
Presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, governmental sources, and the general public
Methodical and independent problem solving, focusing on detailed information, data and metrics

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications, Datacom industry, and Made-to-Order experience preferred
Inside sales or consultative customer service experience a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates project tasks with territory team member(s) to serve customer and provides feedback on team member reviews.
Serves as team leader for territory team, instructing and directing a Customer Project Specialist I or II to meet the needs of the assigned accounts within territory.
Responsible for helping other teams as needed and supporting the Strategic Account Team logistics to help ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
Point of contact for distribution and sales teams regarding accounts assigned within the territory. Communicates and coordinates with Regional Sales Manager to help support territory growth.
Supports strategic account logistics and takes direction from strategic account team members.
Performs project management responsibilities including but not limited to utilizing project tracking and configuration tools to maximize effective response to customer projects, and setting up and maintaining stocking programs.
Recommends solutions to generate sales revenue, contact new leads and present additional solutions to current customers.
Determines proper configuration of product to be used for a particular application with a strong understanding of our multiple configuration teams and part numbering approach.
Applies technical and product knowledge to identify potential problems and resolves them with the use of internal resources.
Understands all Network Solution products, Standard and Make to Order, and how they fit within a customer project.
Facilitates the establishment of shipping dates that meet customer needs. Obtains and communicates customer delivery expectations and expedite orders that do not meet those needs.
Manages complex and major customer accounts; solves various complex customer issues having the ability to build simple and complicated quotations and pricing agreements. Applies discounts if required within constraints and focuses on a balance between profitability and sales growth.
Potential formal functional area or process expertise, conformity tracking, procedural accuracy maintenance, training and results reporting responsibility.