Senior Customer Service
Representative Job Description
Job Summary:
The
Senior Customer Service Representative will
be responsible for processing all
incoming catalog, custom and Primer
orders and inquiries via telephone,
mail, facsimile, direct order entry and
electronic data interchange systems.
He/She will handle escalated issues,
play a critical role in building
customer relationships and representing
the organization. He/She will partner
with key strategic customers i.e. Supply
Centers, Government Services, Customs
and International.
Job
Description:
The
Senior Customer Service Representative will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
Respond positively to and
expeditiously process all incoming
telephone inquiries and orders,
including advanced and escalated
issues
Increase revenue by participating in
upsell and cross-sell promotions
Adhere to SOP’s and departmental
training guidelines; may participate
in developing responses for standard
inquiries
Follow established service quality
standards and meet established
telephone order processing time
standards (talk time, after call
work, order accuracy etc)
Assess often-complex individual
customer requirements and direct
activities to appropriate
departments
Utilize sales order entry system,
catalogs, price lists and sales aids
to provide accurate information to
customers, including interpreting
quotes and promotions, credit
policies and specific ordering
trends
Provide required documentation
related to each particular order to
meet shipping schedules (i.e.
material safety data sheets,
certificates of analysis, custom
orders etc.)
Maintain daily sales order log,
reports, and other records; provide
reports and logs as required
Provide expertise and guidance to
other Customer Service
Representatives
May
be required to act in a “lead” role
May
serve on various committees.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill
For Senior Customer Service
Representative Job
Three
years of related customer service
experience, preferably in a call
center environment.
Solid
knowledge of the Company’s systems,
processes and technical product line
Ability to identify and solve
problems and to multi-task under
deadline
Proven success in handling difficult
customers with professionalism,
dignity and tact required
Demonstrated excellent proficiency
in personal computer applications
such as Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
software and SAP
Excellent written and oral
communication skills
Demonstrated judgment, tact and
diplomacy in dealing with internal
and external customers
Ability to handle confidential
and/or proprietary information
Functional knowledge of corporate
operations and product line
Ability to work on assignments that
are complex in nature where judgment
is required in resolving problems
and making recommendations
Initiative and organization skills
to ensure good customer service
Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and
positive attitude
Ability to
perform as a team player
Ability to operate, set up,
maintain, and trouble shoot various
types of office equipment according
to equipment and SOP manuals.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For Senior
Customer Service Representative Job
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in
Business Administration or a
scientific discipline, or the
equivalent knowledge and experience.