Customer Service Representative

Job summary

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for managing incoming customer calls, fulfilling orders, and negotiating pricing to maximize profit. They also maintain inventory levels, determine cost-effective shipping methods, and build strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.

Job details

SUMMARY Under close supervision, the Customer Service Representative is responsible for accurately fulfilling customer orders and managing incoming customer calls. JOB DUTIES * Responds to basic 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. * Responsible for sourcing products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or supplier inventory. * Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders. * Partners with Account Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. * Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer. * May handle customer returns. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Reliability, organization, and attention to detail required. * Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening. * Ability to multi-task and time management skills required. * Moderate computer skills, including information processing, communicating internally and externally via email, using business systems and searching capabilities to find products on the internet. * Product knowledge is preferred. COMPENSATION $21.46 - $27.60 (hourly) Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. COMPANY INFORMATION Motion 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 [http://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.

What you’ll do

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for managing incoming customer calls, fulfilling orders, and negotiating pricing to maximize profit. They also maintain inventory levels, determine cost-effective shipping methods, and build strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.

Requirements

Candidates typically require a high school diploma or GED and zero to three years of related experience. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage • 401(k) • Tuition reimbursement • Vacation pay • Sick pay • Holiday pay

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Order entry
• Communication skills
• Negotiation
• Inventory management
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills
• Product knowledge
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Shipping logistics

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Sales
• Manufacturing
• Administrative