Customer Service Representative
We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to support excellent customer service, retention, and new customer acquisition. You will serve as a main point of contact for customers, handling inbound and outbound sales and service calls while performing administrative functions to ensure high levels of customer service, quality, efficiency, and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming calls and use a proactive sales approach with every customer interaction to uncover additional sales and service opportunities
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of Suburban Propane products and services, customer account and billing processes, new customer information, and policies related to product delivery and service
- Present a professional, confident, and enthusiastic image to develop trusting customer relationships
- Provide high levels of customer account management by setting up and maintaining accurate account information and data
- Process and coordinate Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Accounts Payable functions and activities
- Handle administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, and reconciliation related to asset and inventory controls and purchasing
- Coordinate with Customer Service Center (CSC), regional, and corporate employees to ensure operational efficiencies
- Assist with route forecasting, maintenance, and scheduling of daily service work, installation, and repairs
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer service role
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data entry, and the ability to run and analyze reports
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a team environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility after 30 days of employment)
- Paid time off that increases with tenure
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- New employee training program and opportunities for continued learning and career development
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee recognition program
- Generous tuition assistance program
- Propane discounts
Pay
$16.60 - $20.70 per hour (dependent on experience). This position may be eligible for overtime pay based on business needs.
Suburban Propane is a publicly traded master limited partnership and a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related products and services. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, we serve approximately 1 million customers across 42 states.