Customer Service Representative

Motion Industries (MOT); Belden (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries, a leading distributor, seeks a Customer Service Representative to accurately fulfill orders and handle incoming calls. You will respond to product inquiries, provide quotes, and process orders via phone, fax, email, or in person.

In this role, you will influence gross profit by negotiating prices within set parameters, maintain inventory levels, source products, arrange shipping, and build lasting relationships to drive repeat business. High attention to detail required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 0–3 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to basic customer inquiries and provide quotes.
• Enter orders by phone, fax, email, or walk-in.
• Negotiate price within parameters to influence gross profit.
• Maintain inventory levels and source products for customers.
• Arrange shipping and expedite backorders.
• Build relationships to drive repeat business.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Business systems

Internet research

Email/CRM

Job description

SUMMARY:Under close supervision, the Customer Service Representative is responsible foraccurately fulfilling customer orders and managing incoming customer calls.JOB DUTIESResponds to basic customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handlesorder entry.Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (countersales).Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchaseprice, within certain parameters.May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based oncompetition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries.Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer anddrive process improvements.Orders items to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for customers.May place orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 perpurchase order.Responsible for sourcing products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory orsupplier inventory.Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders.Partners with Account Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction.Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer.May handle customer returns.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of relatedexperience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESReliability, organization, and attention to detail required.Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.Ability to multi-task and time management skills required.Moderate computer skills, including information processing, communicating internally andexternally via email, using business systems and searching capabilities to find productson the internet.Product knowledge is preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Excellent driving record preferred. All company vehiclesare subject to continuous video monitoring.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcarecoverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.