CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Cascade Residential Servi; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

On-the-job training

Vision insurance

Day Shift

Job summary

Smith and Keene in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Customer Service Representative to interact with customers in person, on the phone, and via email. You will process orders, address inquiries, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service and accurate documentation.

The role demands strong interpersonal and communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience dealing with the public in a fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a talent for customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals and work instructions; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers in person, by phone, and by email to handle inquiries and requests.
• Process orders by mail, phone, fax, email, or other employees.
• Listen to customer needs and determine appropriate service actions.
• Assist colleagues with administrative duties as needed.
• Act as cashier and handle telephone and clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Cashier experience

Computers proficiency

Time management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Chesapeake, VA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1073

Job Title: Customer Service Representative
Company: Smith & Keene
Location: 833 Live Oak Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Job Type: Full-Time

Smith and Keene has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the very best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services. We have been serving the Hampton Road region for more than 75 years.

Come join a winning team and be part of something special! Where people are valued, and success is built on a strong, positive culture!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Service Representative to join our team.

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:

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• 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 record-keeping
• 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

Compensation and commission perks:

• From on-call bonuses and membership sales bonuses.

Additional Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with the public (customers) in a fact 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 manage time, set timeline goals and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving
• Proficiency with computers
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from management and supervisors
• (Desired) HVAC industry-specific experience.

Why Smith and Keene?

At Smith and Keene we empower our team to thrive and make a real difference in the communities we serve. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth.

Address: 833 Live Oak Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance
• Day Shift (Required)

Success Factors and Performance Indicators

The Customer Service Representative’s success will be measured by many factors pertaining to the job, including, but not limited to:

• Call Counts
• Call Booking %
• Customer Satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with the public (customers) in a fact 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 manage time, set timeline goals and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving
• Proficiency with computersAbility 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.