Customer Service Representaive

Lafayette, IN

Overview

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our OEM and distributor clients. Position also serves as a liaison between Regional Sales Managers/Manufacturing Representatives, Manufacturing/Operations, Production Capacity Planning, Technical, Shipping and Fabrication Services.

Job Responsibilities

  • Fields incoming calls from existing and prospective customers
  • Resolves matters concerning orders, returns, shipments and products in a professional manner
  • Resolves customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote                   customer loyalty
  • Processes customer orders, credits, complaints, returns, inquiries
  • Verifies information items, shipping methods and availability of products
  • Establishes new business opportunities with potential customers through cold calling, telemarketing,           provide leads, networking and customer referrals
  • Promotes company products and services, including outsourcing of anodizing, paint, fabrication based         upon an understanding and demonstrated competency of company capabilities and product knowledge
  • Recognizes and responds to cross-sell opportunities and is able to successfully convert inquiries into             orders
  • Collaborates with department managers/representatives to help execute commercial, and key account       strategies
  • Uses market knowledge and sales skills to make pricing recommendations to management
  • Performs other required tasks as assigned.

  Job Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or combination or education and experience
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in sales or customer service role in manufacturing or similar                 environment
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of aluminum and/or metals industry a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills