Customer Service Representative Contract

Westlake Chemical; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supply company seeks a Customer Service Representative in Halifax to provide exemplary service via phone, email, and face-to-face. Responsibilities include processing orders, managing accounts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong communication and computer skills. Experience in customer service is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Knowledge in customer service and sales processes.
• Strong computer skills needed for order processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service in various forms.
• Process customer orders and handle financial transactions.
• Manage existing customer accounts and seek new operations.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

JDE 9.0

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The function of this position is to provide customers with exemplary service in face to face interactions, over the phone and through email. The individual will maintain an organized desk and learn the basics of the products that we sell through on the job training. They will manage existing customer accounts and prospect new customers with the goal of selling Royal Building Solutions products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all company safety training and commit to working safely in all manners of the position
• Process customer orders, including custom orders, and price them accurately
• Co‑ordinate all orders for timely and cost efficient shipping
• Process financial transactions according to credit procedures
• Answer telephones and process/respond to email requests
• Use the JDE system to process invoices and review/update receiving reports
• Prepare quotes and follow up accordingly
• Upsell existing accounts
• Provide overall support and after sales service to customers
• Other customer/administrative/warehouse duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Post‑Secondary Education an asset
• Understanding of the role of Customer Service / Inside Sales and its relation to meeting day to day business objectives
• Knowledge/experience in building supplies an asset
• Ability to comprehend and follow branch business procedures
• Ability to work well as a team and independently
• Ability to identify and solve problems when required
• Strong computer skills
• “EXCEPTIONAL PHONE ETIQUETTE”
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, self‑directed environment
• JDE 9.0 experience an asset
• Positive attitude along with a strong desire to learn and adapt to change
• Experience working at a customer service desk/counter

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. May also result in exposure to forklift traffic and a noisier warehouse environment. The role will require the daily use of stairs.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.