Customer Service Representative

American Aluminum Extrusion Company; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

American Aluminum Extrusion Company is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Illinois. This role serves as the primary contact for customers, coordinating sales orders from entry through shipment and maintaining accurate records to support sales growth.

The position emphasizes strong communication, proactive outreach, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for customer interactions.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Sales experience and ability to identify new opportunities.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, professional, and effective in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate records of interactions, inquiries, complaints, transactions, and resolutions.
• Build with new and existing customers.
• Make outbound calls to promote products, reconnect with previous customers, and identify sales opportunities.
• Work with internal departments to communicate and resolve customer needs.
• Crosstrain and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Customer Service Representative

Full Time Illinois, Roscoe, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1257

American Aluminum Extrusion is recruiting for our next phase of company growth.

This June, AAE proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking 25 years of success and growth in the aluminum extrusion industry. As we look ahead to the future, we’re continuing to grow—and we need you to be part of it!

We are looking for key team members who are motivated and share their desire for career opportunities and growth advancement with a rock-solid company in Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin. We are a dynamic and driven company with significant future growth plans and those plans include you!

This is your opportunity to become a part of our growing company and dedicated Sales/Customer Service Team.

Position Overview

The Customer Service Representative serves as a primary point of contact with customers and plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer experience. This position is responsible for providing responsive customer support, coordinating sales orders from entry through shipment, maintaining accurate customer records, and developing customer relationships to support sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate records of customer interactions, inquiries, complaints, transactions, and resolutions.


• Build with new and existing customers.


• Make outbound calls to promote AAE products, reconnect with previous customers, and identify sales opportunities.


• Work with internal departments to communicate and resolve customer needs.


• Crosstrain and assist with other duties assigned.


• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while providing professional service.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.


• Sales experience and the ability to recognize new opportunities.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to remain flexible, professional, and effective in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience Requirements

• Previous customer service experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.


• Sales or inside sales experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primarily an office-based position requiring extensive computer use.


• Must be comfortable working in and around a manufacturing environment.


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Employee Referral Program


• Perfect Attendance Bonus

AAE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.