Customer Service Rep II

Patterson Companies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Veterinary is seeking a Customer Service Representative II in Columbus, OH, to assist internal and external customers and sales reps with order entry with professionalism, skill, and expediency.

In this role, you will process orders, maintain records, generate reports, monitor shipments, and ensure compliance with policies while delivering strong customer support and solutions. The position offers local travel opportunities and a structured office environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills expected.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail required.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and ensure accuracy of customer transactions in order entry system (orders, quotes, returns, etc.).
• Maintain accurate customer and territory records, facility records, and document all customer interaction.
• Generation of reports and monitoring of scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery.
• Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles.
• Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously.
• Maintain knowledge of company products, policies and procedures.
• Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, customers and manufacturing partners.
• Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.
• Communicate pertinent information received from customers to the outside sales representative or appropriate management.
• Identify customer requirements and expectations to recommend specific products and solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

As a Patterson Veterinary Customer Service Representative II (CSR II), you are responsible for assisting internal and external customers and sales representatives with order entry with professionalism, skill, and expediency.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Administrative:

• Accurately process and ensure accuracy of customer transactions in order entry system such as orders, quotes, returns, etc.

• Maintain accurate customer and territory records, facility records, and document all customer interaction.

• Generation of reports

• Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery.

• Accurately maintain and ensure regulatory guidelines are met according to Company, State, and Federal policies.

• Gain understanding of and adhere to Accounts Receivables policies and practices.

• Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles.

• Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously.

• Maintain a current knowledge of company products, policies and procedures

Customer Support:

• Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.

• Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.

• Communicate any pertinent information received from customers to the outside sales representative or appropriate management.

• Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions.

• The Customer Service Representative may perform other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

In addition to the essential functions listed below, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

• Upgrades telephone orders.

• Introducing and promoting new veterinary products during calls.

• May also place outbound calls to existing customers to identify and suggest additional products and increase sales and services.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent

• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills

• Accuracy and strong attention to detail

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or companion animal sett

• Proficiency in SAP or related ERP

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday

• May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment

• Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.

• Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate info with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors

• Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.

Environmental Factors

This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

Travel and On-Call

This position provides the opportunity for minimal travel (10%) in a local area for a sales ride-along or training opportunity.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $16.97 - $22.10