Customer Service Representative

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Customer Service Representative on a full-time basis for a temporary 6 to 9 months contract.

You will respond to inquiries with courtesy and help customers determine their professional needs when receiving or placing calls. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience in customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service with excellent verbal communication and organization.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to handle people professionally and tactfully at all times.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is expected.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Knowledge of the dental industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to queries promptly.
• Identify customer needs and recommend products or solutions.
• Process and upgrade telephone orders when needed.
• Promote new products during calls and assist campaigns.
• Research and resolve customer issues under supervision.
• Maintain current knowledge of products, policies, and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and with customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vancouver, BC

Full time

R111453

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

***** Temporary 6 to 9 months' contract *****

Job Summary

As a Customer Service Representative will be responsible for providing and maintaining a professional standard of service to our internal and external customers by responding to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner. He or she will assist the customers in determining their professional needs when receiving or placing telephone calls.

Essential Functions

• Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.
• Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions.
• Upgrades telephone orders.
• Introduces and promotes new products during calls.
• Researches and resolves customer problems relating to the merchandise department under guidance of lead customer service representative.
• Participates in and supports campaigns/promotions sponsored by the Marketing Department, Region and/or Branch.
• Maintain a current knowledge of company products, policies and procedures
• Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.
• Communicate any pertinent information received from customers to the outside sales representative or appropriate management.
• The Customer Service Representative may perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or any other relevant experience.
• Previous customer service experience is required, along with excellent verbal/phone communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Mastering the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the dental industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.