Customer Service Representative

Yates Industries Inc•St. Clair Shores, MI

46d

About The Position

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for providing high-quality customer support by managing incoming inquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and coordinating with internal departments. This role supports Account Managers, Regional Sales Managers, and internal teams by ensuring accurate order entry, timely communication, and efficient documentation. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Strong computer and data entry skills
Proficiency in Windows-based operating systems
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Two to four years’ customer service, inside sales, or administrative support experience preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience with ERP systems such as Made to Manage is a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and other communication channels in a professional and timely manner.
Prepare and provide product quotes based on customer requirements.
Configure sales drawings using EOS and cross-reference cylinder part numbers to appropriate Yates products.
Provide technical drawings to customers for review and approval.
Accurately enter customer orders into the Made2Manage ERP system and EOS Configurator.
Generate order quotations and conduct follow-up activities when requested.
Review and verify order accuracy prior to processing.
Support onboarding and training of new employees as needed.
Assist the Accounting Department with new customer account setup and credit-related processes.
Provide administrative and sales support to Regional Sales Managers, including assistance with quotes, orders, and special projects.
Collaborate with the Customer Service Supervisor on departmental initiatives and projects.
Maintain daily communication with management regarding workload, performance, and assigned tasks.
Participate in team meetings and review project assignments and schedules with management when required.