Customer Service Rep
Patterson Companies, Inc. · Washington County, IA · 2 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Job Summary
As a Customer Service Representative I (CSR I), you are responsible for assisting internal and external customers and sales representatives with order entry with professionalism, skill, and expediency.
Essential Functions
- To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
- Administer accurately process and ensure accuracy of customer transactions in order entry system such as orders, quotes, returns, etc.
- Maintain accurate customer and territory records, facility records, and document all customer interaction.
- Generation of reports.
- Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery.
- Accurately maintain and ensure regulatory guidelines are met according to Company, State, and Federal policies.
- Gain understanding of and adhere to Accounts Receivables policies and practices.
- Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles.
- Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously.
- Maintain a current knowledge of company products, policies and procedures.
- Customer Support
- Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.
- Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.
- Communicate any pertinent information received from customers to the outside sales representative or appropriate management.
- Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions.
- The Customer Service Representative may perform other duties as assigned.
- Additional Functions
- May also place outbound calls to existing customers to identify and suggest additional products and increase sales and services.
Job Qualifications
- Required Qualifications
- A High School Degree or equivalent.
- Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office.
- Preferred Qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in SAP or related ERP.
Environmental Factors
- This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building.
- The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
Travel and On-Call
- This position provides the opportunity for minimal travel (10%) in a local area for a sales ride-along or training opportunity.