Customer Service Representative

Dead River Company; Bernardston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company provided life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition assistance for employees and}{

Job summary

Dead River Company is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Massachusetts to handle customer inquiries, maintain accounts, and support office operations. The role emphasizes courteous service, accurate data entry, and knowledge of products and delivery schedules.

Compensation ranges from $17 to $26 per hour, plus weekly commission. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match, with paid time off and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of customer service experience including computer work preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Courteously answer incoming telephone calls and assist walk-in customers.
• Utilizes the ADDS E3 system for customer account maintenance, setting up new accounts, and updating logs.
• Perform clerical tasks: inventory control, accounts payable/receivable, posting, price changes, payments, and deposits.
• Develop knowledge of all departments, products, services and delivery schedules.
• Participate in promotional programs and contests.
• Cross-train and assist other office staff as needed.
• Filing, photocopying, and shredding.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADDS E3 system

Calculator

Telephone

Computer terminal

Copier

Job description

$17–$26 an Hour - Depending on Experience, Plus Commission!

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Customer Service Representative performs a variety of administrative and computer related responsibilities to ensure customer satisfaction, promote corporate goals and objectives and grow the company while contributing to an efficient, harmonious working environment. Serves as a Dead River Company ambassador by adhering to our Brand Promise, Guarantees and Pledges and our Co-Worker Guarantees and Pledges. Good People Helping Neighbors Do Energy Right

Essential Functions:

• Courteously answer incoming telephone calls and assist walk-in customers.
• Utilizes the ADDS E3 system for customer account maintenance, setting up new accounts, and updating customer logs.
• Perform computer related input and other clerical tasks relating to one or more of the following: Inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, computer input (posting), price change administration, payments received, and bank deposits.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all departments, products, services, and delivery schedules.
• Enthusiastically participates in annual market objectives, promotional programs and contests.
• Support other members of the office staff by cross-training within the department and offering assistance as needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous office duties such as filing, photocopying, and shredding.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Other Tasks:

Assist with special projects and other work-related duties as assigned.

Other Attributes Required:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment without distraction
• Courteous demeanor and professional appearance
• Flexibility to work seasonal overtime
• Trouble shooting skills – within and between departments
• The ability to adapt to change

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: One year of previous customer service experience including computer work is preferred.

Equipment and Tools Used:

Calculator, telephone, computer terminal, and copier.

Decisions Made:

This position works as a “trusted advisor” to provide assistance to our customers. Resolves customer issues such as delivery or billing problems. If dissatisfaction persists, the customer is referred to the appropriate department head for resolution.

Safety Considerations:

The main safety concern relates to proper ergonomics while working at a video display terminal.

Contacts:

This position deals frequently with customers over the telephone and in person requiring excellent customer relations skills. The Customer Service Representative also cooperatively works with other employees and interacts with other departments.

The work environment is mainly an office setting. The heating season is typically faster paced than the rest of the year.

Physical Requirements Analysis:

• The position requires frequent sitting and some standing.
• There is frequent use of the fingers to write, input data into a computer system, and handle paperwork
• There is frequent communication involving both speaking and listening in person and over the telephone

Weight or Force Moved:

There is rarely a need to lift or move an object weighing more than 10 pounds.

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