General Summary
This role provides high-quality customer service by responding to inquiries, requests, and concerns while accurately processing customer data to ensure timely and efficient production of orders. The position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical skills, with the ability to adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment. In addition to handling customer service interactions, this individual will support product setup using a simple graphics program and collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Specific Tasks:
- Answer inbound phone calls and emails from existing or prospective clients with professionalism and courtesy.
- Respond to inquiries, conduct research, and resolve problems, errors, or complaints in a timely and effective manner.
- Perform accurate data entry of customer orders; ensure quality and efficiency throughout the order process.
- Utilize Excel and other tools for tracking, processing, and reporting as needed.
- Assist customers with custom setup printing products using programs similar to Publisher.
- Apply math, measuring, and layout skills when assisting with product requirements and order setup.
- Provide proactive follow-up with customers regarding orders, updates, and issue resolution.
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with customers by demonstrating active listening, patience, and solution-focused communication.
- Cross-sell and recommend complementary products and services when appropriate.
- Collaborate with production and customer account departments to resolve order issues or escalate concerns as necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility in assignments and adaptability to changes in customer needs and business processes.
- Manage time effectively to meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.
- Support team objectives and contribute positively to company culture and values.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Skills / Core Competencies
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
- Strong phone presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
- Ability to learn and use Publisher (or similar graphics programs) for customer product setup.
- Demonstrated active listening and reframing ability to understand customer needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills with analytical and logical thinking.
- Ability to work with math, measuring, and layout tasks in product preparation.
- Patience, professionalism, and adaptability when handling changing demands or challenging situations.
- Effective time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or training preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years' customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with data entry, order processing, and cross-department communication.
Physical/Environmental Demands
- Office setting with normal, moderate noise levels.
- Regularly requires long periods of sitting with frequent computer and phone use.
- Occasional mobility for filing and accessing office equipment.