Customer Service Rep

Brightstar-Propane-; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and time off

Life insurance & AD&D

Short-term disability

Job summary

BrightStar Propane in Westerville, OH is seeking a customer service-focused team member to handle calls, scheduling, billing questions, and account updates.

You will work with the General Manager and delivery teams to ensure customers get accurate information, timely service, and smooth communications; prior experience in customer service preferred.

This role supports retention and growth in our local service area and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of professional customer service experience.
• Comfort handling phone-based conversations about service, billing, and scheduling.
• Ability to track details accurately across multiple systems and documents.
• Reliable attendance and ability to follow established processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound customer calls with clear, respectful communication.
• Support growth and retention by resolving concerns and ensuring issues are closed.
• Participate in outbound campaigns to retain customers and collect on past-due balances.
• Assist with daily delivery and service operations by resolving routing exceptions and updating accounts.
• Provide administrative support including documentation, reporting, and billing forecasting.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and other office operations where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Phone communications

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Billing systems

Routing workflows

Job description

BrightStar Propane
6190 Frost Rd
Westerville, OH 43082, USA

Every interaction a customer has with BrightStar Propane shapes how reliable, responsive, and trustworthy we feel as their propane provider. In this role, you’ll be the person who turns everyday service moments calls, questions, fixes into long-term customer relationships that keep homes warm, businesses running, and communities powered. What you do directly supports customer retention, smooth operations, and growth across our service areas.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work at the center of customer communication and internal coordination, partnering closely with your General Manager, Service Center, and delivery teams to make sure customers get what they need, accurately and on time.

• Handle inbound and outbound customer calls with clear, respectful, solution-focused communication
• Support customer growth and retention efforts by resolving concerns, following up, and ensuring issues are fully closed
• Participate in outbound campaigns to retain customers, win back lost accounts, and collect on past-due balances
• Assist with daily delivery and service operations by resolving routing exceptions and updating customer accounts
• Provide administrative support including documentation, reporting, route paperwork, scanning, and account accuracy (billing and forecasting)
• Depending on location, assist with accounts payable processing and other office operations

What success looks like after 90 days:
You’re confidently handling customer calls end-to-end, proactively identifying issues before they elevate, supporting retention efforts, and keeping customer and routing records accurate with minimal oversight.

What You’ll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days

• Learn EDP’s customer systems, routing processes, and service workflows through hands-on training
• Begin handling inbound customer calls independently, with guidance on more complex issues
• Partner with the General Manager to understand customer retention goals and current challenges
• Support daily route paperwork, documentation, and customer account updates to maintain clean, accurate records

Must Have

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of professional customer service experience
• Comfort handling phone-based conversations with customers about service, billing, and scheduling
• Ability to track details accurately across multiple systems and documents
• Reliable attendance and the ability to follow established processes

Nice to Have

• Experience in utilities, energy, logistics, or service-based industries
• Familiarity with billing systems, route management, or customer account maintenance
• Experience supporting retention, collections, or outbound calling campaigns
• Prior administrative or office operations experience
• Exposure to accounts payable or basic finance processes

What We Offer

In addition to competitive wages ($20 per hour, starting pay), we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, and personal well-being:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and time off
• $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability at no cost

Our Culture

We’re a growing company with deep roots in local communities, and we take pride in doing right by our customers and each other. People here are practical, supportive, and straightforward, we work hard, help when things get busy, and value trust over hierarchy.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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