Customer Service Representative - Export

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Houston. This position emphasizes customer interactions, problem-solving, and satisfaction maintenance. Candidates will gain valuable industry knowledge while supporting clients and working within a dynamic team. Great opportunity for those looking to start a career in logistics with no prior experience required.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance up to $50,000

401K Plan with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with questions related to their shipments.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain client satisfaction.
• Document and log customer interactions accurately.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to details

Strong customer service mindset

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Organized and efficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Customer Service Representative - Export

MSC USA - Houston

Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience?

At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting clients with any questions or concerns related to their shipments. Provide exemplary customer service to our valued clients. Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, accurately document and log interactions with customers to ensure data integrity for management reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answers phone calls and emails in a timely, professional, and effective manner; Observes corporate guidelines when addressing customer inquiries regarding shipments.
• Ensures that appropriate action is taken to resolve customers’ problems and concerns; Exhausts all available tools to ensure customer’s needs are satisfied within first communication.
• Reaches out to respective departments outside of Export Traffic Customer Service to amend and fix any discrepancies. Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
• Anticipates potential problems before they arise as well as having problem solving skills to solve any unforeseen issues; Goes the extra mile providing additional information to enhance customer’s experience.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc. (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Works well as part of a team
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered inGeneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics,privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’sleading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countriesworldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company hasevolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with afleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services tocustomers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail,air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the companyprides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shippingline sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visitMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.