Account Support Representative

Electrical Equipment Company (EECO); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EECO, a full-line electrical distributor, seeks an Account Support Representative to support Key Account Specialists and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will manage orders, track shipments, and liaise with vendors, AP/AR, and internal teams, ensuring accurate processing and responsive service.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, assist with administrative tasks, and help drive sales growth while maintaining EECO's standards of service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Authentic customer service commitment and collaborative attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage promise dates, track shipments, expedite orders and confirm shipping logistics.
• Enter Purchase Orders to vendors via email or online ordering.
• Primary contact for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable inquiries.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide order status updates.
• Provide customers with copies of transaction documentation upon request.
• Coordinate with warehouse to process freight claims and shipments.
• Review invoicing reports daily to identify margin loss and manage exceptions.
• Assist Managers and Key Account Specialists with additional administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Excel

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Willingness to train

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are and Why We Are Successful: Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is a full line electrical distributor that specializes in industrial automation and power solutions that provide solutions to reduce costs, increase reliability, and improve performance. Driven by ideas to make an impact for our customers, EECO invests in the capabilities required to increase understanding, drive recommendations, and take action.

Description

Who We Are and Why We Are Successful: Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is a full line electrical distributor that specializes in industrial automation and power solutions that provide solutions to reduce costs, increase reliability, and improve performance. Driven by ideas to make an impact for our customers, EECO invests in the capabilities required to increase understanding, drive recommendations, and take action.

EECO offers competitive compensation, career growth and development, and a strong benefits package. We are a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Purpose

The Account Support Representative (ASR) works closely to support the Key Account Specialist to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers. The ASR will work in collaboration with internal and external personnel to accomplish their goals. This will include but not be limited to Key Account Managers, Key Account Specialists, other ASR’s, Product Specialists, Technical Specialists, Product Service Reps, any internal supporting departments, and vendor partners. Results generated by the ASR will have a direct and immediate impact on sales, profit, and other corporate strategic growth initiatives.

From the time an order is placed, the Account Support Rep will own all aspects of delivering an exceptional customer experience. This will include having direct customer account responsibility via telephone and email communications, and the entire backend of the order process through oversight of delivery and resolution of items affecting payables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage promise dates, track shipments from vendors, expedite open customer orders, determine, or confirm shipping logistics.


• Enter Purchase Orders to our vendors via email, or online order entry.


• Primary contact for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable regarding open issues.


• Respond to customer inquiries and order status inquiries utilizing our internal business system.


• Provide customer with copies of documentation related to the transaction when requested.


• Work with warehouse to ensure freight claims are processed, track shipments from vendors, expedite open customer orders, determine or confirm shipping logistics.


• Daily review of invoicing reports to identify margin loss, actively work the invoice exception report and manage customer specific open order reports.


• Assist Managers and Key Account Specialist with other administrative tasks.

What We Are Looking For

EECO is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented person who enjoys delivering professional customer service and values achieving goals and objectives. Being willing to learn “the big picture” of our business and being team‑oriented is super important. The most successful ASR has a natural desire to learn and “go the extra mile”.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• Authentic customer service commitment – collaborative personality; tenacity to successfully see a challenge through to the end


• Industrial sales experience (helping customers find best option/part/solution) is real plus


• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software


• Strong communications skills (both written and oral)


• Ability to work independently and autonomously


• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities


• Ability to learn; to become proficient in EECO's business systems and have a willingness to train for additional responsibilities, which will facilitate future professional growth.

EECO Culture:

We Value People with Values

You must have the ability to work by and speak to EECO’s cultural beliefs:

• Achieve Results - I am responsible for our Company’s Results and for aligning my activities to achieve those results.


• Delight Customers - I understand and anticipate our customers’ needs and drive innovation for their benefit.


• Straight Talk - I regularly ask for and offer direct and timely feedback.


• It’s Mine - I “Own It” and always ask the question, “What Else Can I Do?”


• Value Everyone - I appreciate every member of our team and I recognize their contributions.


• Think Team - I put the needs of the team first “because we are one EECO.”


• Build Trust - I encourage and support everyone’s contribution and new ideas in pursuit of their personal best.

For More Information

www.eecoonline.com