Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Cornerstone Building Brands; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customer Service Representative to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction by managing orders, resolving delivery issues, and providing product knowledge. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with various departments to achieve shared goals. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this company provides a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about customer service and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive vacation time

Flexible work schedules

Health benefits

Retirement savings contributions

Performance-based compensation

Qualifications

• Completion of college/vocational training is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and manage order entries.
• Address delivery issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support sales team and participate in local trade shows.

Skills

Inside Sales

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12 or GED

College/Vocational Training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are

Mitten is the original Canadian manufacturer and market leader of vinyl siding. Our continued focus on operational excellence has set the industry benchmark for service, quality, performance and design, backed by the best in class lifetime warranty. As a coast to coast distributor of premium exterior building products we are the link between architects, builders and installers providing an endless variety of business and design solutions. As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, we are the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our Canadian made vinyl siding has the largest and boldest colour palette in the industry and our colour matched aluminum, shake, stone, and accessories provide the perfect complements and finishing touches to any project. Our products maximize curb appeal and benefit installers by minimizing labour requirements.
Mitten Building Products is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.
At Mitten Building Products, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.
Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team
Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company
· You will be Part of a Winning Team
· You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
· You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
· You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
· Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
· Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
· Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
· Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What the Company Expects of our Team
· Bring yourself fully to work each day
· Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
· Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
· Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
· Making an Impact to ensure our continued success

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Customer Service Representative is responsible 1) taking and processing orders; 2) responding to customers in person, online and by phone; 3) ensuring customer satisfaction by anticipating customer needs and proposing appropriate solutions based on our product portfolio. As an integral member of the team, the Customer Service Representative maintains productive working relationships, internally and externally, and coordinates all aspects of the sale from orders to deliveries and payments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage order entries.
• Prepare daily order schedule and distribute to warehouse staff.
• Collaborate with warehouse to address shipping errors and discrepancies.
• Address delivery-related issues such as late shipments, shortages and damaged products.
• Prepare all required paperwork for freight claims due to damages and arrange for credit, or reshipment.
• Process transactions including payments and credits.
• Service customers directly by telephone, email, mail over the counter and in the showroom.
• Respond to customers and sales representatives on inquiries pertaining to product, shipping, warranty, etc.
• Support outside sales team by adopting internal processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Product knowledge to assist dealers/customers with parts or install inquiries.
• Participate in local trade shows, occasionally requiring weekend support.
• Complete other tasks, as requested by Branch Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Completion of college/vocational or technical training (minimum requirement: Grade 12 or GED).
• Computer literate; proficiency in using the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of building materials and construction techniques is an asset, but not required.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Inside Sales or Order Desk experience is an asset!
• Fluent in English and French
• Strong administrative, organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Able to handle a fast paced, demanding environment and to act with urgency when necessary.
• Customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Dedicated team player that can work effectively with their own team as well as other departments to achieve goals.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on customer orders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ethics.

Additional Information

Mitten Inc. is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process