Sr Customer Service Representative

Motion Industries (MOT); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries, a leading distributor, seeks a Senior Customer Service Representative in Cleveland, OH. You will handle complex customer inquiries, provide quotes, and place orders via multiple channels, while negotiating pricing to maximize profitability.

You’ll build and broaden relationships to drive repeat business and support process improvements. You will also manage inventory, select economical shipping methods, handle returns, and coach junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliability, organization, and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong computer skills and negotiation abilities.
• Solid knowledge of products offered by Motion Industries.

Responsibilities

• Responds to complex customer inquiries and provides quotes.
• Places customer orders by phone, fax, email, or in person.
• Negotiates sale and purchase prices within applicable parameters.
• Builds relationships to drive repeat business and process improvements.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and expedites backorders.
• Determines cost-effective shipping methods and handles returns.
• Provides coaching to less experienced representatives as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARYUnder limited supervision, the Senior Customer Service Representative responds tocustomer inquires and places customer orders to ensure customer expectations areaccurately determined and met. This role has in-depth knowledge of the company'sproducts and services. The Senior Customer Service Representative develops andbroadens relationships with customers to fully understand needs and wants. This roleprovides guidance and advice to less experienced Customer Service Representatives.JOB DUTIESResponds to complex customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry.Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (counter sales).Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters.May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based on competition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries.Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements.Orders items to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for customers.May place orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per purchase order.Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer.Responsible for sourcing products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or supplier inventory.Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders.May handle customer returns.May be assigned to one customer.Provides coaching, guidance, and direction to less experienced Customer Service Representatives.Assists less experienced Customer Service Representatives with addressing customer needs, including locating items and resolving problems.May be responsible for quality and/or safety in the branch.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESReliability, organization, and attention to detail required.Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.Ability to multi-task and time management skills required.Excellent computer skills.Excellent negotiation skills.Strong product knowledge.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSExcellent driving record preferred. All company vehiclesare subject to continuous video monitoring.COMPANY INFORMATIONMotion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.