Customer Service Representative

Grayba; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Educational Reimbursement and Career

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a Customer Service Representative to act as a key contact for customers, ensuring total satisfaction. You will enter orders, handle requests, provide timely and courteous support, and proactively sell Graybar goods on inbound calls.

This role emphasizes product selection guidance, coordination of service requests, and maintaining high-quality customer experiences during every interaction.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to handle various customer situations with enthusiasm and tact.
• Retail or counter sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take incoming and outgoing calls and written correspondence in a professional, timely manner.
• Enter orders, handle requests and provide timely, courteous support.
• Sell Graybar goods and services on inbound calls and assist with product selection.
• Coordinate service requests including order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, and credits.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Inbound sales

Education

High School education

2- or 4-year degree preferred

Job description

Make a difference.As a Customer Service Representative, you will serve as a key contact and liaison for customers to ensure their total satisfaction. You will interact with customers on an ongoing basis, entering orders, handling requests and providing support needed in a timely, professional and courteous manner.In this role you will:Ensure every customer experience is top notch in qualityHandle incoming and outgoing customer calls and written correspondence in a professional, timely manner, ensuring follow up on all customer issuesTake an active role in selling Graybar goods and services on inbound callsProvide support on product selection and applicationCoordinate customer service requests including order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and claimsSkills & RequirementsStrong communication skillsAbility to handle a variety of customer situations with enthusiasm and tactSome retail or counter sales experience preferredHigh School education2 year or 4 year degree preferredCompensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $22.00 per hourShift Hours and Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30am to 4:30pmThe Value of Graybar:At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.Why should you join Graybar?At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.Apply now and find out what’s next for you.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabledNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!