Customer Service Representative/Dispatch

Watson Building Supplies - Owen Sound

Owen Sound

On-site

CAD 43,000 - 50,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries paid weekly
401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, &.
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Flexible and Dependent Care Spending
Company paid Life insurance and Short-
Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program and Safety Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Watson Building Supplies - Owen Sound is seeking a Customer Service Representative/Dispatch to join our team. You will handle customer inquiries by phone, in person, and email, take orders, and support dispatch operations to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, multitasking, and basic computer skills. Training in building materials and drywall products will be provided; a friendly, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to self-manage and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Handle customer communications by phone, in person and written correspondence.
  • Process orders at the sales counter or by phone; pass questions to sales staff when needed.
  • Use company computer systems for order entry and sales processing.
  • Maintain showroom appearance and stock.
  • Coordinate delivery teams and track delivery information.
  • Document and report required metrics and activities.

Skills

Customer service
Dispatch coordination
Order entry
Communication skills
Teamwork
Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software
Basic office equipment

Job description

Customer Service Representative/Dispatch

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Customer Service Representative/Dispatch

C$43,200 - C$50,100/yearly Posted 6 days ago Less than 10 applies

Position Purpose:

The customer service representative must provide exceptional customer service to all customers and employees. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Training in product knowledge of building materials for the drywall industry will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure over the phone, face-to-face and or written communications with customers representing the company’s culture, values, and practices. Greet customers warmly and determine problems, orders, or other reasons for calling.
  • Ability to ascertain when to pass on a customer’s questions to appropriate sales staff for additional products and sales information. Take orders at the sales counter and or over the phone.
  • Ability to use company computer systems for order entry.
  • Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.
  • Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
  • Ensure the showroom is clean and properly stocked.

Dispatch Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the delivery team.
  • Tracking and communicating delivery information to operations, warehouse, delivery teams and customers.
  • Work with other team members to ensure delivery success.
  • Inventory management.
  • Document and report on required metrics and activities.
  • Communicate issues and successes to superiors in a timely manner.
  • Communicate all information and instructions respectfully.
  • Assist with loading and unloading trucks in the warehouse when needed.
  • Assist with deliveries at job sites when needed.
  • Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
  • Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to self -manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public. Be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
  • Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive. Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
  • Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
  • Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Constantly working in office environment
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.
  • Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement.

Position Purpose:

The customer service representative must provide exceptional customer service to all customers and employees. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Training in product knowledge of building materials for the drywall industry will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure over the phone, face-to-face and or written communications with customers representing the company’s culture, values, and practices. Greet customers warmly and determine problems, orders, or other reasons for calling.
  • Ability to ascertain when to pass on a customer’s questions to appropriate sales staff for additional products and sales information. Take orders at the sales counter and or over the phone.
  • Ability to use company computer systems for order entry.
  • Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.
  • Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
  • Ensure the showroom is clean and properly stocked.

Dispatch Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the delivery team.
  • Tracking and communicating delivery information to operations, warehouse, delivery teams and customers.
  • Work with other team members to ensure delivery success.
  • Inventory management.
  • Document and report on required metrics and activities.
  • Communicate issues and successes to superiors in a timely manner.
  • Communicate all information and instructions respectfully.
  • Assist with loading and unloading trucks in the warehouse when needed.
  • Assist with deliveries at job sites when needed.
  • Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
  • Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to self -manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public. Be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
  • Exceptional computer skills.
  • Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive. Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
  • Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
  • Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Constantly working in office environment
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.
  • Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement.

The (range of) compensation for this position is $43,200.00 to $50,100.00Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Owen Sound1875 16th Avenue E Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N3

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

Benefits
  • Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
  • Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
  • Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

Customer Service Representative/Dispatch

C$43,200 - C$50,100/yearly Posted 6 days ago Less than 10 applies

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