Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative Job in Franklin 70538, Louisiana US
JOB DESCRIPTION
· The inside sales / customer service representative will work cooperatively with sales and other members of the company to grow existing customers, create new customers, increase sales while increasing customer satisfaction.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· Accurately process customer transactions such as orders, quotes or returns
· Provide accurate information regarding availability of in-stock items
· Obtain accurate information from vendors relating to shipment dates and expected date of delivery
· Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed
· Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information in a timely manner
· Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions
· Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability or specifications
· Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of products in order to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction
· Contact customers following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any complaint
· Fill requests for catalogs, information or samples
· Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the distribution team
· Maintain proficiency in using personal computer, data entry terminal and other common office equipment and software
· Develop a strong product knowledge as well as customer knowledge.
· Follow company policies and procedures
· Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors
SKILLS
· Highly proficient level computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
· Experience with Quickbooks is preferred, but not required.
· Able to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Prominent organization skills.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Highly energetic and self-starter.
· Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
· Should be honest, assertive and systematic.
· Able to meet fixed deadlines and manage under pressure.
· Positive individual and a hard worker.
· Able to initiate or demonstrate strong personal sales to function independently and as a part of a team.
· Able to develop and maintain good relationships with clients.
· Strong record tracking of work with various levels at every account.
· Able to understand the client’s business needs and clear their problems.