Customer Service Specialist

Ferrellgas•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. The company is hiring a Full-Time Customer Service Specialist to provide exceptional service through both inbound and outbound communications. This role involves supporting customers and working closely with internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience and drive business growth. The company emphasizes that the individual's impact will matter to both their team and the organization. Ferrellgas is committed to supporting its team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1 or more years of customer service experience.
Exceptional customer service and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational skills with typing and data entry experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels as well as customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Answering phones, chat, social media, or email in a polite, courteous, and professional manner.
Works with customers daily to sustain and improve business relationships.
Ask probing questions to identify customer issues or concerns.
Ensure accurate account maintenance and updating of account information.
Use techniques to reach resolutions for customers that both satisfy their requests and cut down on additional questions
Schedule delivery orders and utilize basic negotiation skills for issues pertaining to new and returning customers.
Handle general customer issues such as general service order input, executing emergency scripts, closing uncontrollable loss accounts, answering general contract information, and answering basic pricing questions.
Can handle basic de-escalation of customer situations by following our customer complaint resolution policy.
Send copies of statements and invoices to customers, as well as perform soft collections for customers on credit hold or past due as well as some cash handling and taking payments via the phone.
Support the set-up of new customer accounts.
Meet or exceed minimum performance standards outlined in company policy.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medicare support
Referral program
Employee discount programs
Propane savings