Customer Service Representative

Brenntag • Kilgore, TX

13d

About The Position

The Customer Service Representative is a key member of the Customer's Account Team, working alongside the Account Manager. This team is responsible for the overall customer experience, aiming to provide value that differentiates Brenntag from competitors. The team's focus is on increasing customer loyalty, retention, and territory growth. The Customer Service Representative specifically creates a positive customer experience by providing timely communication based on customer needs, executing Brenntag’s Quality Objectives (right product, right package, right quantity, right time, correct location, right paperwork, and right price via the appropriate platform), and remaining sensitive to the customer's changing circumstances. This role is accountable for accurate and prompt processing of customer orders and managing the full order lifecycle, including order processing, management, changes, cross-collaboration for fulfillment, and leading all order-related communication with the customer. This role is instrumental to Brenntag’s Service Excellence commitment and requires personal, genuine, and insightful efforts throughout the customer journey.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Customer Service, Customer Success, or a similar discipline.
• OR, 5+ years of relevant professional experience, Chemical Distribution or Manufacturing is a plus.
• Must have the capacity to problem solve, work independently, and consistently demonstrate strong listening, speaking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for collaboration.
• Skilled at handling competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• CRM Experience required, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Team Collaboration tools.
• Proficient user of MS office
• Proficiency in multitasking
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in verbal and written correspondence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Impeccable attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to support change in the workplace and effectively train team members.
• Teamwork oriented with proven results motivating others within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Distribution or Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working both proactively and productively with teammates to resolve issues for the customer rather than treat service as a solo act.
• Responsible for efficient and accurate order placement, order confirmation via phone, email or EDI and timely communication regarding order changes to the customer.
• Ability to manage internal and external requests via multiple platforms, while remaining organized and concise with communication.
• Identify and clarify customer needs and concerns, while effectively reporting requirements and customer expectations internally to determine a solution.
• Present answers / options to the customer and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Establish sustainable and collaborative relationships through open, knowledgeable, and interactive communication with the customer.
• Intentional effort is required to development and foster strong customer relationship, ensuring customer loyalty and customer retention.
• This role requires confidence to quickly pivot to meet changing demands, while providing professional, efficient, and courteous service.
• Responsible for working with the Commercial team and the customer to safeguard the integrity and accuracy of the customer's data, while establishing visibility across internal teams to encourage usability by all parties and reduce errors that result from bad/incorrect data.
• Responsible for Compliance, Regulations, and Policy Alignment across daily functions ensuring that the service provided to our customers meets Safety, Quality and Regulatory expectations, along with any other relevant company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed