Customer Service Support Representative - ATS Inc.

Anderson Trucking Service; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking a Customer Service Support Representative (CSSR) to strengthen customer relationships and support our transportation operations. You will serve as the bridge between customers, sales, and operations, ensuring loads are managed accurately and efficiently with exceptional service.

In this fast-paced role, you will build trust with customers, proactively solve challenges, and collaborate across departments to deliver outstanding experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in customer service, sales, marketing, transportation, or related field.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• General knowledge of U.S. geography and basic map-reading skills preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: primary liaison between customers and ATS operations, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain trust-based customer relationships by understanding business needs and providing solution-focused support.
• Manage load data and sales information: enter and maintain load details, pricing, negotiated rates, specs, and related data in company systems.
• Collaborate across departments to support customer needs and ensure seamless service execution.
• Support customer growth and retention by communicating feedback, opportunities, and market insights.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Customer Service Support Representative (CSSR)

As a Customer Service Support Representative (CSSR), you play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships and supporting the success of our transportation operations. Serving as the bridge between customers, sales, and operations, you help ensure every load is managed accurately, efficiently, and with exceptional service.

In this fast-paced, relationship-driven role, you will build trust with customers, proactively solve challenges, and collaborate across departments to deliver outstanding experiences. You thrive in an environment where priorities shift quickly, communication is constant, and attention to detail directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success.

If you are a highly organized professional who enjoys developing strong relationships, solving problems, and contributing to a collaborative team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Serve as the primary liaison between customers and ATS operations, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and a positive customer experience.
• Build & Maintain Customer Relationships: Develop strong, trust-based relationships with customers by understanding their business needs and providing responsive, solution-focused support.
• Manage Load Data & Sales Information: Accurately enter and maintain load details, pricing, negotiated rates, specifications, and related information within company systems.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with Business Development, Operations, Credit, and other internal teams to support customer needs and ensure seamless service execution.
• Support Customer Growth & Retention: Communicate customer feedback, opportunities, and market insights to help strengthen existing relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Evaluate Opportunities & Provide Solutions: Quickly assess pricing, capacity, timing, and customer requirements to help position loads for success while mitigating potential risks.
• Facilitate Credit & Financial Processes: Verify customer credit status, obtain approvals when necessary, and work collaboratively with the Credit department to support business operations.
• Ensure Accurate Post-Delivery Execution: Coordinate post-delivery activities to support timely invoicing, accurate driver compensation, and overall operational efficiency.
• Prioritize Service Excellence: Respond promptly and accurately to customer inquiries, internal requests, and operational challenges while maintaining a low TBI percentage and meeting department goals.
• Drive Process Improvement: Leverage analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Team Success: Provide assistance across Customer Service functions during periods of high volume, employee absences, or changing business needs.
• Champion ATS Values: Align actions, behaviors, and decisions with ATS culture, company values, and All-Employee Competencies while contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Associate degree, related coursework, or 1-2 years of education, training, and/or equivalent experience in customer service, sales, marketing, transportation, or a related field.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• General knowledge of U.S. geography and basic map-reading skills preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience building relationships and effectively managing workload priorities.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Transportation, logistics, or freight industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including infrequent overnight travel.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires frequent use of computers, keyboards, and communication tools. The role involves regular interaction with customers and internal stakeholders and may occasionally require responsibilities outside normal business hours based on business needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total cash compensation range of this position is $51,000 to $71,000 which includes a base salary range that starts at $48,000 plus first-year training incentive of $3,000. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance.
• Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.

Right to Work

This organization participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.

Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.

Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.

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