Customer Service Representative

Element Materials Technology•Enfield, CT

17h•$22 - $26

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Customer Service Representative (CSR) , primarily responsible for handling straightforward price and requests for quotes (RFQ's) from our customers via email or over the phone and following up on pending or issued quotations. The Customer Service Representative may also be involved in identifying new sales opportunities through proactive questioning to ensure maximum share of customers' testing business. The ideal candidate will be customer focused, action oriented, approachable and patience. Salary: $22- $26/hr DOE

Requirements

3 years of customer service experience with quoting experience strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer quotes / contracts, marketing materials, and customer testing specifications
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and proportions and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical customer problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
A valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record under Element’s policy
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Dynamics AX and CRM, Word, Excel)
Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs with strong interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect
Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps develops proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements desired

Responsibilities

Primarily involved in the access and persuasion steps of the sales process; including qualifying, relationship building, needs evaluation, solution development / presentation and closing
Proactively engage with customers using phone, email, web conferencing
Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers, acting as a liaison between the customers and Element Material Technology
Manage relationships with customers
Focus on straightforward quotation enquiries for standard products & services
Gain pricing and lead time from standard price lists
Work with departments to resolve complaints
Process sales invoices, quoting and provide status report to clients
When applicable handle requests for information (e.g. shipping / delivery dates)
Actively utilise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added and accurate call / visit logs are entered
Achieve sales goals by converting and penetrating accounts
Build and maintain a working knowledge of Element Material Technology service offerings; participate in training / coaching opportunities
Ensure compliance with all Element Materials Technology policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and employee handbook
Ensure adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance