Customer Experience Agent

Ait-Worldwide-Logistics; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation 10–20 days

Personal days (2)

Sick days (5)

Volunteer hours (5)

Company holidays (6)

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Customer Experience Agent in Palatine, IL to be the first point of contact for customers via phone, email, and live chat. You will engage customers quickly, provide courteous service, and drive satisfaction in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role emphasizes clear communication, problem solving, and collaboration with carriers, partners, and internal teams to schedule pickups, monitor shipments, and resolve disputes, ensuring a smooth customer

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Problem solving and proactive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Ability to calculate freight rates and charges.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat.
• Schedule deliveries and manage appointment data.
• Resolve shipment issues by coordinating with partners and customers.
• Provide courteous, clear communication.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize logistics and carrier arrangements.
• Handle high-volume inquiries in a timely manner.
• Uphold core values and handle other duties as needed.

Skills

Team player

Work ethic

Growth mindset

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Freight rate calculation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!

Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Customer Experience Agent is responsible for assisting in answering internal and external E-Mails, phone calls, and live chats for customers. You will be the first point of contact with our clientele so the ability to engage the customer and make them feel great about doing business with us is key to our success. The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills and can work in a high pressure, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to phone calls, emails and chats from AIT customers and partners regarding consumers inquiring about shipment status, scheduling, claims and/or disputes.
• Monitor the database of scheduling appointments delivery and pick-ups.
• Resolve issues with shipments by engaging with AIT partners, consumers, and vendors.
• Provide outstanding and courtesy communication to all customers both internally and externally.
• Identify and accesses customer needs managing a large incoming call volume daily.
• Resolve customer disputes effectively and in a timely manner.
• Addressing client and consignee concerns and finding innovative solutions for complex logistical challenges.
• Collaborating with other departments to optimize logistical services and arranging shipment and transportation details with carriers and agents.
• Consistent and professional communications; effective, prompt, and courteous communications with respect to difficult situations, relaying service failures, etc.
• Answer phone calls and respond to all e-mails, Freshdesk tickets and chats in a timely matter.
• Emulate and uphold AIT’s Core Values/Behaviors.
• Other duties as business deems necessary.
• The wage range for this position is $18.90-$26.70 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
• Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture

Other Skills We Hope to See:

• High School diploma and/or GED required
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written – proactively communicating to clients is part of our Core Value of earning our customers’ trust.
• Problem Solver to identify issues of varying complexity and work to find effective solutions to satisfy our customers’ needs.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage the volume of customer shipments and contacts.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Ability to calculate freight rates and amounts such percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

What AIT Can Offer You

• Medical
• Prescription
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability
• Supplemental Health
• Employee Support
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position)
• 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
• 2 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 5 sick days
• 5 volunteer hours
• 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.