Customer Service Associate

rf IDEAS, Inc; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD

401K + Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

A technology company in Schaumburg is seeking a Customer Service Representative to build strong relationships with customers and process orders. This role requires detail-oriented candidates with 2-5 years of experience in customer service. Responsibilities include entering orders, responding to customer inquiries, and acting as an advocate for critical customers. The position offers hybrid work options and competitive benefits including health, dental, and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in customer service.
• High accuracy in billing and shipment procedures.
• Can function well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders via telephone, fax, and email.
• Assist customers with RMAs and warranties.
• Enter orders into the system and generate invoices.

Skills

Detail oriented

Superior communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Prior data entry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP system knowledge

Job description

Major Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions

Build strong relationships with customers by providing superior service and attending to all their needs in a polite, timely and friendly manner.

• Process customer orders and follow up to ensure fulfillment.
• Analyze customer's needs, respond or refer to other departments.
• Provide updates to internal teams on customer needs and factors that contribute to customer satisfaction. May be assigned to support customers that are more complex or critical or utilized in customer relationship building.
• Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Receive order requests from customers via telephone, fax, and e-mail,
• Redirect calls when necessary, answer questions relating to product pricing and availability.
• Enter orders into an order entry system, arrange payment and shipping, and generate invoices.
• Process credit card payments in a timely manner.
• Assist customers with RMA’s and warranties.
• Act as customer care advocate for critical customers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of complete product line when assisting customers with their selection and order.
• Cross-check completed orders with co-workers to ensure data integrity.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented. Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy to ensure proper billing and shipment procedures are followed.
• A sense of urgency in responding to customer requests and meeting their demands in a timely manner.
• Superior communication skills and ability to function in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior data entry experience is a major plus.

Education and Experience

High school diploma, or equivalent, plus 2-5 years of experience in a customer service capacity. A practical knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and related software applications is needed. Knowledge of an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

None specified.

Work Environment

Hybrid work options available.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD
• 401K + Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays
• Wellness Program

Behavioral Assessment

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