Area Customer Service Associate

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering incoming customer service calls.
• Review, monitor, and track Service Requests report for assignment and resolution on a daily and weekly basis, for their designated area.
• Ensure that urgent requests are handled promptly (i.e., Hot and Threat service requests).
• Export information from database into Excel spreadsheet for assignment and prioritization.
• Submit daily prioritized excel report to appropriate personnel.
• Track and update changes to the SR report and provide updated report to Area Customer Service Manager.
• Assist Area Customer Service Manager with review of letters from Better Business Bureau, Attorney General, and Department of Labor to determine resolution.
• Absorb and provide data on service gap trends in the designated area to Area Customer Service Manager.
• Maintain area hunt group to respond to customer inquiries.
• Create and submit letters to customers.
• Assign SRs through Siebel database.
• Communicate with customers the dates and times for repairs; schedule services in Precision Order.
• Make job related calls to customers and collect feedback from customers to ensure that they are pleased with their purchase.
• Request and collect referrals from every satisfied customer during the post installation call process.
• Report on negative customer feedback from post calls and collaborate with appropriate manager on remedy determination.
• Monitor all SRs assigned to corporate POCs to ensure swift completion.
• Utilize aged service request reports to manage service request cycle times.
• Keep abreast current product lines and familiarize with new product lines to keep product knowledge current.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience preferred.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Flooring or home improvement industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong telephone etiquette and professional demeanor.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Compensation Information

$22-$25/hour plus bonus