Customer Account Specialist

The Palmer Group

Topeka, KS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Inside Sales, Manufacturing, Order Management, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Profit & Loss, Project Engineering, Sales, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Topeka, KS
POSTED
1 day ago

Looking for a new opportunity? Our client is searching for a Customer Account Specialist to join their team. The Customer Account Specialist serves as a critical link between customers, sales, and internal operations (Accounting, Supply Chain, Scheduling), ensuring seamless execution of the order-to-delivery process. This role is responsible for managing customer accounts, processing orders, coordinating timelines, and proactively communicating updates to maintain strong relationships and high service levels. Apply now!

Work Model:

  • Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
What You Will Do:
  • Serve as a positive role model in all interactions and communications
  • Act as a liaison between customers, sales representatives, sales, procurement, management, and manufacturing plants, delivering both professional and timely communication
  • Manage customer order verification, entry, changes, confirmation, expediting, and tracking to create a seamless customer experience
  • Incorporate strategies to ensure profitability across the existing customer base, including inventory optimization, raw material cost control, and support for Engineering Change Notices
  • Foster strong customer relationships, oversee product updates and changes, and partner with Division Managers and Project Engineers
  • Develop a broad understanding of the business through cross-training across divisions and departments
  • Prepare and analyze reports, such as the Customer Aging Order Report, to support decision-making and proactive problem-solving
  • Maintain both electronic and paper documents and files for customer and company information
  • Handle customer requests, including returns, quotations, complaints and samples, consistently providing outstanding customer service
  • Travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities to build and maintain engagement and relationships
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
  • Detail-Oriented - Catch order discrepancies, pricing issues, and timeline conflicts before they become problems
  • Proactive - Anticipate customer needs, follow up without being asked, and flag risks early
  • Customer-Focused - Naturally driven to provide a positive, reliable experience for the customer
  • Organized - Manage multiple accounts, orders, and deadlines without losing track of priorities
  • Calm Under Pressure - Handle urgent requests, production delays, or escalations with composure
  • Accountable - Take ownership of issues through resolution instead of passing them off
  • Adaptable - Comfortable navigating changing production schedules, priorities, and customer demands
  • Collaborative - Work well across teams (Sales, Production, Planning, IT) to get things done
  • Clear Communicator - Keep messaging direct, accurate, and easy to understand (internally and externally)
Benefits Overview:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO plan
  • 401K

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Joye Moore at (319) 449-1200 or email jmoore@thepalmergroup.com.

About the Company

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The Palmer Group