Customer Relations Associate

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Avon
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Responsible for communicating pro-actively and on a regular basis to ensure the customers needs are met as well as assisting customers in order management. Assist in other customer experience functions as needed to complete the full cycle of customer requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively engage customers; attention to key business requirements and expectations.
• Provide relevant and relational order information; new products, product accessories, slow moving products, and substitutions for revenue growth; product specifications, programs, training, and pricing and delivery information.
• Contribute to pull-thru sales growth; focus on up and cross sale opportunities.
• Using all applicable reporting and analytic tools, manage order requirements, working with peer support teams to ensure quality, timely shipments.
• Organize workflow to meet customer timeframes
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions according to the Companys Retention Policy.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts with internal departments as required to meet customer perceived expectations.
• Utilize the Companys relationship management toolset to facilitate and support the customers business requirements and their customer needs.
• Process and reconcile customer accounting transactions.
• Using all applicable platforms, manage customer activities, including systemic transaction processing, as required.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseSkills and Abilities
  • Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with internal and external customers.
  • Speaks a foreign language (as needed).
  • Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
  • Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Writes routine reports and correspondence.
  • Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
  • Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
  • Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
  • Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
  • Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
  • High-level attention to detail, high level accuracy; reliable results
  • Effective Communication skills, written & verbal; internal & external
  • Ability to quickly adjust to continuous moving requirements; flexibility
  • Demonstrate ability to employ new ideas, concepts and methods
  • Team player, professional in all aspects
  • Uses noncomplex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines, etc.).Education and Experience
    • Equivalent of four years of high school (required).
    • Associates degree (preferred)
    • Three to five years of relevant experience or training in customer service or a related field (required).Computer Skills
      • Basic.Benefits Franklin Electric is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefit package at a competitive cost. The Franklin Electric benefit program is designed to offer eligible employees the flexibility to select benefits that best suit their individual needs and goals. Franklin Electric offers a generous and expansive benefit program, including employer sponsored disability and life insurance, as well as options for medical, dental and vision. The benefit program reflects Franklin Electrics dedication to its employees and also offers a variety of voluntary product offerings on top of the basic benefit plan. Finally, Franklin Electric offers a generous 401(k) program with a company provided match and service contribution for eligible employees. Significant costs are assumed by Franklin Electric as part of its continuing commitment to provide a holistic benefit program.Becoming a part of the Franklin team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company, but more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.by Jobble

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