Customer Service Representative

Location:	Vaughan, Vaughan, York, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	14th Jul 2008
Closing Date:	23rd Aug 2008
Posted By:	Whitesell Canada
Details:
Customer Service Representative Duties and Responsibilities • Ensures prompt and courteous service at all times. • Understands the details of sales orders and quotations, for both current and future inventory valuation and pricing policies. • Enters customer orders into the computerized inventory system. • Completes and follows up on all customer quotations within a reasonable time frame. • Tracks order status to provide feedback to customers on late deliveries. • Resolves customer disputes and quality issues. • Coordinates and consolidates shipments to customers to control expenses. • Informs and invoices customers on additional charges outside of normal selling terms. • Ensures profitability is maintained through the consideration of order size, available inventory at varying costs and offering alternatives of slow moving inventory. • Contacts current or potential customers to generate new sales opportunities. • Completes the New Account Summary Form and supporting documentation and requests Accounting to set up new customers. • Works with and assists outside sales representatives and Purchasing Department. Employment Requirements • 1-2 years experience in customer service is an asset, preferably working with industrial products or automotive. • University or college degree required. • Entry level to intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of fasteners and industrial products is an asset. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Time management skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. • Proven decision making, analytical and problem solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Must have patience and control to work effectively in difficult situations and adapt to sudden/frequent changes with composure. • Ability to participate in recommending improvements to operations and processes. • Must be innovative and flexible, to respond in a positive manner to situations, both external and internal, while at the same time protecting Whitesell interests. • Ability to read basic blueprints is an asset. Working Conditions • Inside office environment.

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