Customer Service Representative

Austin Hose; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Hose in Wichita, KS is seeking a Customer Service / Sales professional to process orders, answer pricing and delivery inquiries, and provide product information. You will suggest additional products and work in a fast multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities include organizing will-call area, handling quotes to invoices, coordinating with vendors, reviewing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in Customer Service related Industry and Sales preferred.
• Ability to learn Austin Hose warehouse and delivery methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic understanding of Trulinx setup and maintenance.
• Familiarity with pricing schemes and suppliers.
• Effective communication with customers/peers/supervisors.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in customer orders.
• Must be able to pass random drug test.

Responsibilities

• Sell company products and services to customers by processing orders, price and delivery inquiries, providing technical and application information, soliciting customer orders and suggesting additional products in a fast multi-tasking environment.
• Ensure will-call area is organized, functional, and all orders are accounted for.
• Maintain responsibility of orders from quote to invoice.
• Select and specify a variety of products utilizing a variety of vendors.
• Process customers’ orders and send requested order acknowledgements.
• Review customer purchase orders for special conditions/documentations.
• Check availability and verify ship date if not in stock.
• Increase order size by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checking customer’s buying history.
• Process and expedite orders, customer returns and returns to vendors in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work closely with buyers to locate product and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicates effectively and participates positively as a member of the front counter sales team.
• Willingness to be flexible, including working overtime, and performing responsibilities not specifically identified in the job description and assuming new responsibilities for the betterment of Austin Hose.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Excel

Team player

Learn quickly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trulinx

MS Office

Job description

Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Sell company products and services to customers by processing orders, price and delivery inquiries, providing technical and application information, soliciting customer orders and suggesting additional products in a fast multi-tasking environment.
• Ensures will-call area is organized, functional, and all orders are accounted for.
• Maintains responsibility of orders from quote to invoice.
• Select and specify a variety of products utilizing a variety of vendors.
• Process customers’ orders and send requested order acknowledgements.
• Review customer purchase orders for special conditions/documentations.
• Check availability and verify ship date if not in stock.
• Increase order size by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checking customer’s buying history.
• Process and expedite orders, customer returns and returns to vendors in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works closely with buyers to locate product and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicates effectively and participates positively as a member of the front counter sales team.
• Willingness to be flexible, including working overtime, and performing responsibilities not specifically identified in the job description and assuming new responsibilities for the betterment of Austin Hose.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in Customer Service related Industry and Sales preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient with Austin Hose warehouse and delivery methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to use MS Office, proficiency in MS Excel and basic understanding and navigation of Trulinx setup and maintenance.
• Familiarity with pricing scheme and suppliers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers/peers/supervisors.
• Attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in customer orders.
• Must be able to pass random drug test.