Lubes - Customer Service Representative I

Wallis Companies
  • Pacific, MO
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    SUMMARY

    The Customer Service Representative I is responsible for establishing and maintaining profitable relationships with customers on behalf of the company. Also responsible for ongoing customer contact and ensuring that customer requirements are addressed promptly. Additionally, various functions will be required such as answering the phone, processing orders, and other administrative tasks as needed.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES BY COMPETENCY:

    (bolded text denotes an essential function of the position)

     

    Business Results Orientation

     

      Assist Inside Sales Manager in monitoring accounts receivable aging schedule and follows up on delinquent accounts

      Receive telephone, fax and email request for price quotations, purchase orders, order changes, adjustments, and cancellations

      Receive and inputs customer orders accurately and professionally

      Address or process requests for price quotations, purchase orders, order changes, adjustments, and cancellations

      Maintain regular attendance and follow designated safety practices

      Take part in handling strategic accounts in a partnership with the outside sales team

      Provide in person visits when necessary for inside accounts and travel with outside sales when needed

      Continually take on new accounts from the outside sales team as needed

      Collaborate with Inside Sales Manager and Outside Sales when an inside account needs more of an in-person sales presence

      Establish and maintain profitable relationship with customers on behalf of the company by taking responsibility for each contact and ensuring all customer requirements are met

      Serve as the primary internal representative of our organization and conveys a sense of expertise in our products and services

      Serve as an external key educator for community and customer

      Meet the monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and sales goals of the company with the support of the sales and strategic marketing activities of the customer service team

      Perform other duties not listed as required

     

    Communication

     

      Present and discuss the products and services of the company and its vendors to current and prospective customers in a way that conveys an image of quality, integrity and superior understanding and delivery of customer needs

      Ensure effective communication with customers, suppliers, vendors, and field employees

     

     

      Ensure all communications with customers, suppliers, vendors, co-workers, etc is professional and appropriate

      Ensure professional image in all internal and external correspondence

      Support efforts of the outside sales representatives and facilitate joint marketing calls where applicable

      Communicate customer requirements to the production team in accordance with company policies and procedures

      Provide timely response to administrative requests within one hour

     

    Customer Service Orientation

     

      Handle customer contacts in a professional and efficient manner

      Process customer orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner

      Respond promptly to all customer inquiries and follows through to ensure satisfaction

      Respond promptly to all customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns and follow through to facilitate satisfactory resolution

      Guarantee satisfaction and value for our customers

      Acknowledge and appropriately greet and assist every customer in a timely manner

      Handle customer interactions with tact, sensitivity and professionalism

     

    Developing Talent

     

      Provide experience, skills and expertise as needed to both within and outside of division

      Work as a team member to help improve individual, departmental and organizational performance

      Promote team development, enthusiasm and pride

      Contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth

      Challenge oneself to further develop skills that relates to the position

     

    Technical Expertise

     

      Know and understand product specifications

      Know and understand lubrication procedures consistent with best practices

      Process information accurately by coding and entering approved charges and drafts

      Upload buyback customer information, including buyback drafts

      Understand Company phone system and ensure efficient utilization

      Design efficient filing and information retrieval system

      Ensure key responsibilities are completed with high degree of accuracy

      Adhere to all Wallis Companies safety policies and report all safety incidents to supervisor immediately

      Maintain personal productivity and quality standards that make possible attractive financial returns so that they company may continue to provide exceptional service to our customers and ensure job security and career growth

      Assist with maintaining adequate inventory levels

      Develop and maintain knowledge of purchasing and office administration procedures

      Develop and maintain knowledge necessary to and understanding of cash receipt and cash posting

      Assist Inside Sales Manager with various reconciliation processes

     

     

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    This position has no direct reports.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    (bolded font denotes an essential qualification of the position)

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Education:                               High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

     

    Experience:                              I: 1+ years experience in general sales or customer service role

     

    Language Skills:                       Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English in a manner

    that is sufficient for effective communication with groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

     

    Skills and Abilities:       

    (May be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with the position)

     

      Ability to use computer and Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

      Strong and proactive problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

      Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

      Ability to perform routine duties involving use of various procedures and application to clearly prescribed standard practices which require the making of minor decisions and use of some judgment as to the method of performance

      Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality service

     

    Technology, Tools, and Equipment:

     

      Computer, Microsoft Office, Telephone

      Copy/Print/Fax Machine

    (Proficiency with preferred items is not required to meet minimum qualifications, but proficiency must be established to complete essential job functions)

     

    Certifications, Licensing, and/or Registrations:

     

    ·        I: None

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

    successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

     

    Amount of time

    None

    Under 1/3

    1/3 to 2/3

    Over 2/3

    See:

    Must be able to read computer screens, reports, etc.

    Stand/Walk:

    Occasional visits to other locations in the building

    Sit:

    Must be able to perform work at a desk or computer

    Touch/Grasp/Feel

    Must be able to input electronic data, manipulate paper, use phone system

    Climb or Balance

    Stoop, Kneel, or Crawl

    Talk or Hear:

    Must be able to communicate in person and on the telephone

    Lifting:                 Up to 10 pounds:

    Up to 25 pounds:

    Up to 50 pounds:

    Up to 100 pounds:

    Over 100 pounds:

    Working Conditions:

    Office Environment

     

     

    DISCLAIMER

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Wallis Companies reserves the

    right to make changes to job descriptions as needed with or without notice to affected employees. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This job description does not establish a contract for employment.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPacific, MO

    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Administrative Proceduresunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Fax Machinesunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Field Salesunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Information Retrievalunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Inside Salesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Strategyunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Order Processingunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Strategic Accountsunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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