Logistics Customer Service Representative 1

About the position

The Logistics Customer Service Representative responds to customer's inquiries or complaints regarding the organization's products or services. Determines best method to resolve problems to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to the organization's policies. Coordinates problem resolution with appropriate departments. Informs customers of standard procedures or resolution of problem. Must be knowledgeable of the organization's products, services, procedures and practices. Responsible for order management by handling all the details from purchase order to shipment of product. This position serves as the primary point of contact for independent distributors and COD branches. The CSR supports the Sales Managers by developing and improving phone-based revenue generation through the creation of sales leads, initiation of prospect calls, and establishment of ongoing rapport with existing and potential customers. Responsible for meeting established sales quotas. Monitors competitive activity and trends within territory.

Responsibilities

• Order fulfillment and order maintenance processes.
• Open customer accounts by recording account information.
• Create and maintain customer records by updating account information.
• Assist customers with product availability, pricing, order status, product match-up, service parts substitutions, shipping information, and other functions necessary to serve customer accounts.
• Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite date of delivery.
• Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of products in order to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to verify pricing discounts and customer details.
• Attract potential customers by answering product and service questions and suggesting information about other products and services.
• Process Return Materials Authorizations (RMAs) and transfer requests; AAA (Credit/Debits) and Damage Claims.
• Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
• Follow up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction, document and report matters that need addressing.
• Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments.
• Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.
• Recommend potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• HVAC product knowledge and market knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Problem solving, de-escalating and resolving conflicts.
• Effective verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook - and data entry.
• Quality focus - attention to detail and accuracy and effective documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze and process information.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills to complete projects on time.
• Strong team player, results oriented, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.