Customer Service Agent

Empire Auto Parts; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance options

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Casual Dress Code

Free Company Apparel

Free Parking

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Empire Auto Parts, LLC is seeking a Customer Service Agent to serve collision repair shops in the region. You will be a crucial link between our company and its customers, ensuring exceptional service and long-term satisfaction.

Responsibilities include building product knowledge, answering inquiries by phone about compatibility, pricing and shipping, processing orders and returns, and resolving issues with timely solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive parts knowledge a plus.
• Experience in customer service, preferably in the automotive or collision repair industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive parts and their applications.
• Proficiency with CRM software and order management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical aptitude with automotive parts and repair processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish; Call Center experience.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of auto collision parts and products.
• Respond to customer questions regarding part compatibility, pricing, availability, and shipping, primarily over the phone.
• Process customer orders, returns, and exchanges accurately.
• Handle customer complaints or issues, providing timely solutions or escalating to management when necessary.
• Stay informed about inventory levels and product updates to provide accurate information.
• Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, dispatch, and other departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Collect customer feedback and suggest improvements in products, services, or processes to management.

Skills

CRM software

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Call center experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Automotive parts knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order management systems

CRM software

Job description

The Customer Service Agent is a key link between the company and its customer base of collision repair shops in the region. The Customer Service Agent will play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional customer service and long-term satisfaction of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Product Expertise: Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of auto collision parts and products, including features, benefits, and installation.
• Customer Inquiries: Respond to customer questions regarding part compatibility, pricing, availability, and shipping, primarily over the phone.
• Order Processing: Efficiently process customer orders, returns, and exchanges, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Issue Resolution: Handle customer complaints or issues, providing timely solutions or escalating to management when necessary.
• Inventory Awareness: Stay informed about inventory levels and product updates to provide accurate information to customers.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with warehouse, shipping, dispatch, and other departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Feedback Collection: Collect customer feedback and suggest improvements in products, services, or processes to management

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive parts or collision repair training is a plus.
• Experience in customer service, preferably in the automotive or collision repair industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive parts and their applications.
• Proficiency in CRM software and order management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical aptitude with automotive parts and repair processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Call Center experience
• Be at least 18 years old

What We Offer:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Optional LifeInsurance, Long & Short-TermDisability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Insurance
• 401K Retirement Pla
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays, Including 1 Floating Holiday (Your Birthday)
• Weekly Pay
• Casual Dress Code
• Fun Anniversary Party
• Free Company Apparel
• Free Parking
• Employee Recognition
• Free Company Apparel

Empire Auto Parts, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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