Customer Service Specialist

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program and EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferrellgas is seeking a Full-Time Customer Service Specialist to deliver exceptional service via inbound and outbound communications. You’ll support customers, update accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to drive growth and a high-quality experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to engage across delivery scheduling, scripting, and basic collections. Join a nationally trusted team dedicated to service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and negotiation skills required.
• Strong organization and data-entry abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, chat, social media, or email in a polite, courteous, and professional manner.
• Work with customers daily to sustain and improve business relationships.
• Ask probing questions to identify customer issues or concerns.
• Ensure accurate account maintenance and updating of account information.
• Use techniques to reach resolutions that satisfy requests and reduce follow-ups.
• Schedule deliveries and apply basic negotiation for new and returning customers.
• Handle general service orders, scripts, pricing questions, and account closures.
• Assist with soft collections and cash handling when needed.
• Support the setup of new customer accounts and meet performance standards.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Negotiation skills

Data entry / typing

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Job description

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 — and that trust starts with our people. We’re currently hiring a Full-Time Customer Service Specialist. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional service through both inbound and outbound communications. You’ll support customers and work closely with internal teams to ensure high-quality experience, while helping drive business growth. As part of a company focused on delivering exceptional service and value to our customers, your impact will matter - both to your team and our organization. Your talent and dedication won’t go unnoticed - here, your impact matters.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Ferrellgas, we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance


• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D


• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement


• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support


• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, chat, social media, or email in a polite, courteous, and professional manner.


• Works with customers daily to sustain and improve business relationships.


• Ask probing questions to identify customer issues or concerns.


• Ensure accurate account maintenance and updating of account information.

• Use techniques to reach resolutions for customers that both satisfy their requests and cut down on additional questions


• Schedule delivery orders and utilize basic negotiation skills for issues pertaining to new and returning customers.


• Handle general customer issues such as general service order input, executing emergency scripts, closing uncontrollable loss accounts, answering general contract information, and answering basic pricing questions.


• Can handle basic de-escalation of customer situations by following our customer complaint resolution policy.


• Send copies of statements and invoices to customers, as well as perform soft collections for customers on credit hold or past due as well as some cash handling and taking payments via the phone.


• Support the set-up of new customer accounts.


• Meet or exceed minimum performance standards outlined in company policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 1 or more years of customer service experience.


• Exceptional customer service and negotiation skills.


• Strong organizational skills with typing and data entry experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels as well as customers.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access.


• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.


• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Ferrellgas?

At Ferrellgas we’re honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers’ lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships withOperation WarmandOperation BBQ Reliefto fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to thecommunities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials