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Sr Customer Service Representative- Repair & Service

Genuine Parts Company
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a year
Location

Portland, ME 04101, US

Salary

$20.83 - $25 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

Tuition Reimbursement

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  • The Senior Customer Service Representative is responsible for responding to customer inquiries, preparing quotes for industrial parts and equipment repairs, and placing customer orders.
  • This role requires a high school diploma or GED along with five or more years of related experience, preferably in mechanical or industrial parts.
  • The position involves developing customer relationships, providing guidance to less experienced representatives, and ensuring customer expectations are met.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, though specific figures are not provided in the summary.
  • Key skills needed include excellent communication, negotiation abilities, and strong product knowledge, along with a focus on reliability and attention to detail.

SUMMARY: 
Under limited supervision, the Senior Customer Service Representative responds to customer inquires by preparing quotes on repairs for industrial parts and equipment. Also place customer orders to ensure customer expectations are accurately determined and met. This role has in-depth knowledge of the company's products and services. The Senior Customer Service Representative develops and broadens relationships with customers to fully understand needs and wants. This role provides guidance and advice to less experienced Customer Service Representatives. 

JOB DUTIES 
• Responds to complex customer inquires regarding products and quotes for customers.
• Influences Motion gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters. 
• Monitor service requests and assign technicians to appropriate jobs
• Communicate with customers to schedule appointments and provide updates on service status
• Maintain accurate records of service requests, work orders, and customer interactions.
• Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements. 
• 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. 
• Work directly with the Service Technicians in the shop to determine corrective repair actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination. Mechanical and/or Industrial parts experience preferred.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 
• Reliability, 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. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Excellent driving record preferred. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No 

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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