Customer Service Rep II
Patterson Veterinary Supply · Ocala, FL · 1 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Essential Functions
- Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.
- Respond to customer inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and provide timely resolutions, ensuring that every customer interaction is positive and professional.
- 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.
- Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with customers and vendor representatives through excellent communication, follow up and support.
- Upgrades telephone orders.
- Introduce and promote new products during calls.
- May also place outbound calls to existing customers to identify and suggest additional products and increase sales and services.
- 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 interactions.
- 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
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Job Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Experience in inside sales, customer service, or a related role
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a customer first attitude
- General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office
- Equine Experience (preferred)
- Associate’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
- Proficiency in SAP or related ERP (preferred)