Customer Sales & Service Representative

Applied Industrial Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Houston is seeking an organized Office Administrator to maintain an efficient office, process customer orders and quotes, and assist with shipping and receiving. You will support internal and external customers, answer phones, and keep files up to date.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Hydraulic or industrial distribution experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years administrative experience or hydraulic experience or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service or mechanical hydraulics preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives requests for quotes, orders, and lead times from customers.
• Make quotations on standard items, write orders, and relay pertinent information to customers.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal departments on purchase orders and providing service to customers.
• Assists with shipping and receiving as needed.
• Maintain branch records and service phone and walk-in customers.
• Check customer and vendor information, stock status, and order entry.
• Assist outside sales reps and work with Credit Department.
• Assist in managing inventory and communicate with vendors and other branches.
• Resolves customer complaints within authority; provide leads to outside sales reps.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional conduct

English communication

Administrative skills

Deadline driven

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Prophet 21 / ERP

Job description

Position Summary

Maintains a productive office environment by keeping the supplies ordered, handling customer orders and provides customer service to internal and external customers, answering phones and directing callers to the proper individuals, answering questions, maintaining files, and preparing reports.

Position Summary

Maintains a productive office environment by keeping the supplies ordered, handling customer orders and provides customer service to internal and external customers, answering phones and directing callers to the proper individuals, answering questions, maintaining files, and preparing reports.

Essential Functions

• Receives requests for quotes, orders, and lead times from customers.
• Make quotations on standard items, write orders, and relays pertinent information to customers.
• Coordinates with vendors as well as other internal departments in handling purchase orders and
• providing service to customers. Additionally assists with shipping and receiving as needed.
• Maintain branch records.
• Services both phone and walk-in customers.
• Check customer and vendor information, stock status information, and order entry.
• Assists outside sales reps as needed and assigned.
• Works with Credit Department.
• Assists in managing inventory.
• Communicates with vendors, corporate and other branch offices.
• Resolves customer complaints within their authority range.
• Assists with shipping and receiving.
• Orders office supplies and supports general manager/operations manager as needed.
• Provides leads to outside sales reps.
• Quotes both components and repairs.
• Identifies leads.

Position Qualifications- Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Proper listening, oral and written skills, and command of the English language.
• Possesses a high degree of organization.
• Pay attention to details.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Completes assigned tasks under pressure and deadlines.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 3+ years administrative and/or hydraulic experience or equivalent, hands-on customer
• service or mechanical experience in hydraulics or related field

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Prophet 21 preferred or
• similar ERP software.

Skills Taught After Hire As Needed

• Computer Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Product Training, Hydraulics Training, Mechanics Training, Forklift Training, Computer System Training, Shipping/Receiving Training, ISO Training

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.