Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage all inbound/outbound calls in a courteous, customer oriented manner
- Research part manufacturers, manuals and be able to identify commercial food equipment parts to better assist customers
- Listen to and understand customer needs and be able to provide quotes over the phone
- Process customer purchase orders through the computer system, ensuring accuracy
- Be proactive in following up with customers to discuss the status and progress of purchase orders and parts research
- Maintain strong relationships with the customers and manufacturers
- Act as the primary contact for conflict resolution by demonstrating strong listening and negotiation skills while speaking with irate customers to reduce escalation and increase customer satisfaction
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of customer service experience
- Previous experience in a role that involved parts and/or online and catalog research, and hands-on experience working with equipment and/or machinery would be considered an asset
- Experience using: Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email applications (Outlook) and ability to learn new computer systems
- Strong data entry skills and proofreading abilities
- Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
- Team orientated and customer service approach to work
- Strong time management, organization and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills over the phone, in person, and through email