Customer Service Representative

KGPCo International; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation and holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

KGPCo International in Minnesota is seeking a detail-oriented Customer Service Representative to serve as a point of contact for assigned customers. You will handle manual order entry inquiries, order status, expediting, delivery schedules, and replacements while documenting activities in the CRM.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to build rapport with customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Prior work experience in related office and/or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains positive relationships and provides excellent customer service.
• Responsible for providing manual order entry inquiries/concerns, order status including expediting, delivery schedules, and replacement needs; order holds and backorder reports.
• Utilizes the CRM to document activities and account summary notes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in customer calls to provide updates on orders and/or answer questions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree / equivalent

Customer service experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

CRM software

Job description

Overview

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It’s work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values define how we do business:

• The Customer is Everything.
• Relationships Matter. All of Them.
• Question Things. Take Action.
• Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.
• Growth Mindset.

It’s not just a job – it’s a step in your career!

Responsibilities

SUMMARY Serve as a point of contact to assigned customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and maintains positive relationships and provides excellent customer service.
• Responsible for providing manual order entry inquiries/concerns, order status including expediting, delivery schedules, and replacement needs; order holds and backorder reports.
• Utilizes the CRM to document activities and account summary notes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in customer calls to provide updates on orders and/or answer questions.
• Performs other duties as requested by Supply Chain Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;
• Prior work experience in related office and/or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with customers.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short communications, and memos; draft simple written correspondence; and effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group settings with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Capable of performing calculations involving American currency and standard units of weight, volume, and distance.
• The ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen and speak. The employee frequently is required to sit, use their hands to handle, touch, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their arms and hands.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
• Pet insurance for our non-human family members

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law