Customer Service Representative

Crosscountry-Freight-Solutions; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401k plan

Biweekly pay

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Representative who serves as the primary contact for customers, delivering courteous, professional, and timely support across phone, email, and chat. This role works with operations to ensure accurate, responsive service and an exceptional customer experience.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential remote work. Based in or near Bismarck, ND, and other listed locations, the role emphasizes collaboration, data

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of customer service experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure.
• Proficient computer skills, including data entry and general office software.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional demeanor in all customer interactions.
• Answer incoming customer calls promptly and professionally.
• Gather information from customers to generate quotes and schedule shipment requests.
• Route calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or individual.
• Respond to customer emails on pickup cut-off times, delivery status, transit times, freight restrictions, special requests, and rate quotes.
• Provide accurate, timely information regarding shipments and services.
• Flag customer opportunities, concerns, or service issues to Sales staff and/or the Customer Service Supervisor.
• Complete all data entry accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments to support smooth daily operations.
• Contribute to a positive, productive team environment through clear and professional communication.
• Perform general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone support

Communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Logistics knowledge

Job description

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 10:00a-6:30p
PAY: $18-$20 based on education and experience.
REPORTS TO: Customer Service Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Must be located in or near Kansas City, KS, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Bismarck, ND, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Eagan, MN.

JOB SUMMARY

The Customer Service Representative is the primary point of contact for customers, delivering courteous, professional, and timely support across phone, email, and chat. This role works closely with operations and other internal teams to ensure accurate, responsive service and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.

This position has the potential to be remote.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional demeanor in all customer interactions.


• Answer incoming customer calls promptly and professionally.


• Gather information from customers to generate quotes and schedule shipment requests.


• Route calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or individual.


• Respond to customer emails on a range of topics, including pickup cut-off times, delivery status, transit times, freight restrictions, special requests, and rate quotes.


• Provide accurate, timely information regarding shipments and services.


• Flag customer opportunities, concerns, or service issues to Sales staff and/or the Customer Service Supervisor.


• Complete all data entry accurately and on schedule.


• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments to support smooth daily operations.


• Contribute to a positive, productive team environment through clear and professional communication.


• Perform general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.


• Complete other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum of three years of customer service experience required.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure.


• Proficient computer skills, including data entry and general office software.


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.


• Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry preferred.

Work Conditions

• Remote based position, office work may be available depending on location and business needs.


• Frequent telephone communication, typically accounting for 75-90% of the workday.


• Ability to maintain concentration in a fast-paced environment with multiple phone lines and emailed customer interactions.


• Extended periods of computer use.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods, approximately 75-90% of the workday.


• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone.


• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email throughout the workday.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance


• PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off


• 401k Retirement Plan


• Biweekly Pay