The Customer Service Representative (CSR), reporting to the General Manager, plays a vital role in ensuring outstanding service for customers and supporting the sales team. The CSR is responsible for processing and scheduling orders, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining a high level of product knowledge to deliver top-notch customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product information, order status, and pricing
- Manage email communications related to quotas, sales orders, and general inquiries
- Submit orders for production, coordinating with internal departments and third-party vendors as needed
- Proactively identify and address customer issues in collaboration with the sales team and General Manager
- Collaborate with the sales team to plan and prepare for upcoming orders
- Perform mail sorting, filing, data entry, and other general office tasks
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or General Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent follow-up skills to ensure timely completion of tasks and foster customer loyalty
- Strong active listening skills to understand and address customer needs effectively
- Capacity to multitask and manage various communication channels (email, phone, in-person) efficiently
- Ability to engage customers in meaningful interactions that reflect a high level of service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 20
- Able to work for extended periods sitting or standing at a workstation
- Job tasks are performed in a close physical proximity to other people
General Comments: This is high-speed, high-pressure production work in a competitive manufacturing environment. Employee must be able to work under stress and pressure to meet customer deadlines. All employees are expected to uphold the company's commitment to excellent customer service.