Customer Support Specialist

Snap-on; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Customer Support Specialist to interface with customers, provide product information, process orders, handle general inquiries, and resolve issues.

The role concentrates on OE programs with additional focus on Special Markets including Insurance Replacement and Fleet Sales. You will collaborate with suppliers to place orders and manage customer expectations while applying a basic understanding of account procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years’ related experience required.
• Proficient data entry and typing speed.
• Clear understanding of computer functions and program operations.

Responsibilities

• Problem resolution (missing items, incorrect items, order tracking, etc.)
• Filing and maintaining order records per company policy
• Supplier customer service-related problem resolution
• Receives and respond to customer hard copy / email requests (product information, availability, pricing, RGA, loaner tools)
• Processes incoming faxes / internet orders / emails for Special Markets and OE programs
• Adds freight from Supplier invoices to shipment tracking in LN (within 7 days of invoice)
• Sorts and route SBS invoices
• Offers assistance with policy and procedure
• SOX Compliance
• Drives cross training to support all programs
• Offers assistance with reporting
• Communicates clearly with customers in call center context
• Manages ETI errors and updates for orders
• Manages standing customer orders per terms (weekly, monthly, ship days)
• Maintains understanding of product offerings and suppliers
• Presents new program offerings, websites and promotions from SBS
• Issues purchase orders to meet all customer orders as needed

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Attention to detail

MS Office

Automotive product knowledge

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Customer Support Specialist interfaces directly with customers, assisting them with product information, order processing, general inquiries, and problem resolution. The primary focus is on original equipment (OE) program support, with an additional focus on Special Markets customers. This includes Insurance Replacement and Fleet Sales. To support the programs, this role will also work directly with suppliers to place orders and help manage customer expectations. The associate will also need a basic understanding of account procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Problem resolution (some examples include missing items, incorrect items, order tracking, etc.)
• Filing and maintaining order records per company policy
• Supplier customer service-related problem resolution
• Receives and respond to customer hard copy / email requests (can include product information, product availability, pricing, RGA, loaner tools, etc.)
• Receives and process incoming faxes / internet orders / emails for Special Markets and the OE programs
• Paperwise – adding freight from Supplier invoices to shipment tracking in LN. This process must be completed within 7 days of the invoice receipt date
• Sorts and route SBS invoices, distributing appropriately (job automatically runs)
• Offers assistance with policy and procedure
• SOX Compliance
• Drives cross training to support all programs effectively
• Offers assistance with reporting
• Communicates clearly with customers while remaining sensitive to the ongoing conversations in the call center
• Manages ETI errors and makes necessary updates to successfully process order
• Manages standing customer orders and processing according to terms (weekly, monthly, designated ship days)
• Maintains an excellent understanding of the various product offerings and suppliers
• Presents customers with new program offerings, websites and promotions offered by SBS
• Issues purchase orders to meet all customer orders as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent of 2 years’ related experience
• Proficient data entry
• Clear understanding of computer functions and program operations obtained through a minimum of 2 years’ customer service experience
• Experience with leadership role on special projects or campaigns
• Understanding of basic account procedures
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to consistently maintain a professional and positive attitude when dealing with both internal and external customers
• Multi-tasking with accuracy and promptness in a busy customer care environment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to interface cooperatively with the call center team and related departments
• Product knowledge or aptitude for technical automotive applications of tools and equipment