Customer Service Representative

Jobvite, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical and dental benefits

Paid sick days

RRSP matching

Job summary

FLOFORM Countertops is seeking a Customer Service Representative / Estimator at our Edmonton branch to join the team. The role involves maintaining price lists, processing orders and quotes, and responding to client inquiries while promoting additional sales.

The Estimator will compile cost estimates for products and services, coordinate with departments, and help maintain relationships with contractors and clients to ensure accurate pricing and timely production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with other relatable education.
• Post secondary education is an asset.
• 2 years estimating blueprints, measurements and take offs.
• 2 years customer service experience in flooring, cabinets, tile, construction.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office and estimating software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Diplomacy and respect in challenging situations.
• Team-oriented with proactive issue resolution.
• Effective verbal communication and measurement/fracture understanding.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a current price list and informs customer of unit prices, shipping date, delays, and needed information.
• Inputs orders/quotes into the system and confirms product availability.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints; coordinates with other departments; escalates when required.
• Establishes proactive communication with customers to ensure understanding of product ordered.
• Responds to on-site inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains relationships with contractors, clients and sub-contractors.
• Handles pricing, invoicing, credit, payment, and shipping discrepancies.
• Ensures orders are produced on time to meet pickup and delivery schedules.
• May handle warranty and service issues as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Our Edmonton Branch is seeking a Customer Service Representative / Estimator to join the team!

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg and has 17 branches and 8 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services. Responds to general inquiries, processes orders, and promotes additional sales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with other relatable education
• Post Secondary Education considered an asset
• 2 years estimating blueprints, and completing measurements and take offs
• 2 years customer service experience with experience in similar industry (flooring, cabinets, tile, construction)
• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs – estimating software
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to handle challenging situations with diplomacy and respect
• Works well with team members to resolve issues and move forward in a proactive manner
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Proficient mathematical skills with strong understanding of measurements and fractions
• Ability to solve problems as they arise

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a current price list and informs customer of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed by customer
• Inputs orders/quotes into the computer system and confirms availability of product
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, and coordinates activities with other departments as necessary; escalates complaints to supervisor as required
• Establishes proactive communication with customers to ensure understanding of product ordered
• Responds to general customer enquiries while on-site in a friendly, professional manner and courteous manner
• Maintains and develops relationships with contractors, clients and sub-contractors
• Handles quality and service issues to develop/maintain customer loyalty
• Ensures orders are priced accurately and invoices are issued promptly
• Resolves pricing/invoicing/credit/payment/shipping discrepancies for customer with the appropriate department(s)
• Ensures that orders are put into production on time to meet pickup and delivery schedules
• May handle warranty and service issues as they arise
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid sick days
• RRSP matching

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”

We look forward to meeting you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.