Customer Service Representative
About the role
Lakewood Instruments is seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our dynamic team. This role serves as a key point of contact for customers, providing support in areas such as product quotes, order status, expedite requests, shipping inquiries, and general customer support.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional and timely support to customers via phone and email regarding: Product quotes, order status and processing, expedite requests, shipping and delivery inquiries, general customer support.
- Build and maintain positive customer relationships through effective communication and follow-through.
- Enter and process customer orders, shipment invoices, and related documentation accurately within the ERP system.
- Aid customers with basic product troubleshooting and technical support inquiries.
- Develop new customer accounts and coordinate credit reference documentation as needed.
- Issue RMAs (Return Material Authorizations) and process customer return requests.
- Maintain accurate customer records, databases, and ERP system information.
- Collaborate with internal departments including operations, production, purchasing, and shipping to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.
- Support additional operational or production-related activities as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience/Education
- Minimum of 2 years of customer service, inside sales, or order management experience, preferably within a manufacturing, electronics, or technical environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal teams.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications; ERP system experience preferred.
- Associate degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred but not required.
Core Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
Shift
8:00am – 4:30pm; Monday – Friday
Environment
Indoors, heated/airconditioned
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lakewood Instruments is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.
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