Customer Service Representative
Motion · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteCustomer ServiceFull-time
Job Duties
- Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (counter sales).
- Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters.
- May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based on competition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries.
- Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements.
- Orders items to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for customers.
- May place orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per purchase order.
- Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer.
- Sources products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or supplier inventory.
- Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders.
- May handle customer returns.
- May be assigned to one customer.
- Provides coaching, guidance, and direction to less experienced Customer Service Representatives.
- Aids less experienced Customer Service Representatives with addressing customer needs, including locating items and resolving problems.
- May be responsible for quality and/or safety in the branch.
- Responds to complex customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry.
Education & Experience
- Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.
- Ability to multi-task and time management skills required.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong product knowledge.
- Reliability, organization, and attention to detail required.
Physical Demands
- No specific physical demands listed.
Licenses & Certifications
- No licenses or certifications required.
Supervisory Responsibility
- No supervisory responsibility required.
Budget Responsibility
- No budget responsibility required.
Benefits
Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.