Customer Service Representative
Motion · Paducah, KY · 3 wk ago
On-siteCustomer ServiceFull-time
Job Duties
- Responds to basic customer inquiries regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry.
- 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.
- Buils 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.
- Makes orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per purchase order.
- Sources products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or supplier inventory.
- Determines the most cost-effective shipping method for customer orders.
- PARTNERS WITH ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
- EXPEDITES BACKORDERS.
- MAY PULL INVENTORY AND PREPARE ORDER FOR SHIPMENT TO CUSTOMER.
- MAY HANDLE CUSTOMER RETURNS.
Requirements
- Knowledge of industrial parts
- Basic mechanical knowledge (will need to measure bearings, belts, sprockets, and chains)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Customer-focused mindset
Qualifications
- Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
- Reliability, organization, and attention to detail required.
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.
- Ability to multi-task and time management skills required.
- Moderate computer skills, including information processing, communicating internally and externally via email, using business systems and searching capabilities to find products on the internet.
- Product knowledge is preferred.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Great company culture that values work-life balance and your success
Company Information
- Founded in 1946, Motion Industries is a leading distributor of industrial parts and services.
- We offer a wide range of products and services to help our customers improve productivity and profitability.
- Our mission is to be the trusted partner of choice for industrial parts and services.
- We strive to provide exceptional service and support to our customers, partners, and associates.