CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Cascade Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Services is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role includes interfacing with customers through various communication channels and maintaining positive customer relations.

Responsibilities include order processing, resolving customer issues, and effective communication. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals.
• Prior experience with the public in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers in person, phone, and email.
• Process orders and maintain customer profiles.
• Resolve problems related to shipping or invoicing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for interfacing with customers in both in-person, phone, and e‑mail interactions. The Customer Service Representative develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Portraying a positive company image and engaging in professional and friendly communications with customers
• Processing orders by mail, telephone, fax, email, or other employees
• Actively listening to customer needs and inquiries to determine appropriate service actions
• Assisting colleagues and other employees with administrative duties
• Serving as the cashier and being primarily responsible for answering telephones, handling cashier transactions, and performing other clerical duties
• Referring any customer questions regarding products or services to the appropriate person
• Establishing and maintaining customer profiles and preparing required documentation
• Performing accurate company‑required recordkeeping
• Efficiently and correctly corresponding with third‑party providers to obtain payments
• Resolving customer problems, such as shipping or invoicing problems, insurance issues, etc.
• Informing customers of prices, scheduled work dates, anticipated delays and any additional information needed by customer; recording or filing copy of order received
• Following‑up on orders to ensure successful completion of work by specified dates
• Preparing receipts and shipping documents
• Performing other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities

None at this time.

Success Factors and Performance Indicators

• Call Counts
• Call Booking %
• Customer Satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with the public (customers) in a fast‑paced environment a plus; prior experience as a cashier a plus
• Must be a self‑starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a talent for customer service
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, software manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to time‑manage, set timeline goals and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem‑solving
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from management and supervisors
• (Desired) HVAC industry‑specific experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level is typically low to moderate.
• The workplace is an environmentally controlled office.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.