The Associate, Customer Service provides an exceptional level of support to customers through consistent, high-quality service and communication. This role serves as the primary point of contact for inbound pre-sales and post-sales inquiries, delivering prompt and accurate responses while maintaining a customer-first attitude. This role manages customer communications, processes quotes, resolves issues, and maintains detailed records in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. This role also collaborates with internal teams such as Sales, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery, particularly for Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Customer Service & Communication
Serve as the first point of contact for inbound pre-sale customer inquiries, providing prompt and accurate responses
Address low-to-medium technical questions and escalate complex technical issues to the Engineering team
Identify and route OEM opportunities to the Sales team while ensuring all interactions align with training and divisional guidelines
Handle customer complaints and disputes, working cross-functionally to gather necessary information and resolve issues efficiently
Ensure timely resolution and closure of all customer inquiries to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
Process customer quotations accurately and within agreed-upon timelines, ensuring a seamless quoting experience
Provide an enhanced level of service to select Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers
Share inventory updates, communicate order statuses, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure smooth operations
Respond to phone calls and emails promptly, ensuring all requests are handled efficiently and effectively
Maintain thorough documentation within the CRM system (Salesforce) and adhere to company policies for case management
Assist with product creation and pricing adjustments as needed
Reporting & Tracking
Support team and department initiatives by assisting with data tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting tasks
Compile and review information to support analysis of customer service metrics, order patterns, and workflow efficiency
Compliance & Corporate Training
Maintain current knowledge of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Complete mandatory training on a timely basis and support adherence to organizational standards and updates
Experience & Qualifications:
Education
Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience) Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Experience working directly with customers and resolving order issues in a customer service, supply chain, or operations role
Software/Technical Skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Problem solving and decision making skills
Organization/prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with staff in various technical areas and at different levels
Ability to maintain confidential information
Additional Details for This Role:
This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid
Base Salary
The targeted base rate range for this position is $ 25.00 - $ 28.00hourly.
Base rate is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.
The base accounts for the entirety of the on-target earnings for this role. No additional incentives or variable pay are applicable.