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Customer Service Representative

Job Category: Customer Service

Full-Time

On-site

Marion, IN, USA

Description

The Customer Service Representative at Hartson-Kennedy® is responsible for all duties to maintain a positive relationship with your assigned accounts. They will contribute to an environment that engages their team to perform at the highest level, have an understanding of the company's policies, processes and products along with strong analytical skills to effectively solve problems encountered by our customers. They will ensure our customers are consistently provided with the highest level of service.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to ensure positive interactions with customers
• Problem solving skills to identify problems and recommend effective solutions
• Time management skills to respond to customer emails, calls, and messages promptly
• Multitasking and organization skills to work on multiple issues at one time
• Effective at working in teams to collaborate with coworkers in other departments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Highly dependable with an excellent work attendance record
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience, preferably in comparable industry

Duties, Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and building relationships with current and new customers
• Responding to customer needs and inquiries
• Processing orders and quotes in a timely manner
• Ensure effective customer relationships – internal and external
• Participate in regularly planned team meetings
• Communicate and collaborate with team members outside the department
• Ownership and resolution of customer issues
• Provide backup support to team members
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at a desk for periods of time
• Ability to work in an open office environment
• Ability to walk or stand for short periods

Expected hours:

• Availability to work Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
• Availability to work overtime as needed

Why Hartson-Kennedy?

As part of the Formica Corporation family, Hartson-Kennedy® (HK) is the trusted partner for premium countertop solutions. Known as the custom countertop experts for Formica Corporation, HK combines craftsmanship, innovation and a commitment to quality to deliver surfaces that elevate residential – including multi-family – and commercial spaces. Our expertise extends beyond Formica® Brand products, featuring a curated selection of surfaces from other leading manufacturers to meet any design vision.

Joining our team means leading at a flagship facility where you'll drive operational excellence, support a culture of collaboration, and help shape an environment where every team member can thrive.

Employee offerings:

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Matching provision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life & Voluntary Optional Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Purchase Discount

Surfacing Solutions, Designing Opportunity, Building People

At Hartson-Kennedy®, we bring the Formica Family of Brands to life through stylish, durable, and sustainable surfaces that inspire creativity and deliver value. We're looking for individuals who are ready to create their own career path, make an impact and connect with other like-minded professionals. If you're passionate about quality, innovation and helping customers bring their design visions to reality, we want to hear from you.