Senior Customer Service Representative

About the role

The Senior Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling customer transactions, processing orders, tracking inventory and optimizing the Company’s truckloads.

Work Hours

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Seniority Level

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $24 to $26 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $42,100 and $56,900 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School Education Required. Some college work completed preferred.
• Minimum 3 years customer service experience in a Big Box retailer.
• Clear communication with the ability to use positive language.
• Attentiveness.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Goal oriented focus.
• Good mathematical skills; ability to do calculations quickly.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of PCs, along with the ability to navigate in a multi-window based environment.
• Intermediate skills in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Skills

• Effective and efficient handling of customer transactions.
• Accurately record and maintain customer contact information and details.
• Build and maintain company customer relationships.
• Answer inbound sales calls and make outbound sales calls.
• Consistent following up on promises and commitments in a timely manner with customers.
• Track stock levels to ensure customer orders are handled effectively.
• Absorb and retain up to date knowledge of company products, and tracks stock levels to ensure customer orders are handled effectively.
• Assist customers in determining order requirements or services.
• Quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales orders for customers.
• Complete sales transactions and processing of payments.
• Schedule trucking and delivery of material to customer, based on delivery schedule.
• Create shipping order and packing list.
• Troubleshoot customer issues during delivery process.
• Partner with Sales Representative to keep account transactions and literature up to date.
• Practice Customer focus, collaboration, and communication with team.
• Retain up to date knowledge of company products.
• May be required to travel occasionally.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Benefits

MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Referral, Holiday, and Annual BonusesAnnual pay increasesPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Short Term and Long Term disabilityCompany-paid Life InsuranceTuition ReimbursementTraditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributionsCharitable donation matching programsFree, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business JournalSupplier Diversity Award - Home Depot#1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering WeeklyTop Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top WorkplacesMSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.