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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.

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