Posted 3 weeks ago

Customer Service Representative

Company: Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
Category: Service/Sales

 Woodridge

Type: Full Time
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies seeks a Customer Service Representative to join their team. Under direct supervision from the Customer Service Operations Manager, this position is a member of the Griffin Sales Team who proactively manages the business within their region. Customer Service Representatives provide inside service to outside sales representatives, vendors and our customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for being the front-line support and order process expert for sales representatives and customers.
  • Manage orders from start to finish including order entry, verifying acknowledgements, vendor confirmations, order changes, status checks, sourcing, order tracking, claims, and returns.
  • Perform daily transactions in Prelude, Griffin’s order management program, as well as on our B2B website.
    • Including, but not limited to, customer order management.
  • Drive order integrity of customer accounts throughout the entire business year. This involves, but is not limited to, managing orders, shipping, subs, cuts, pricing, claims, and returns.
  • Pulling and filing of sales orders.
  • Responsible for timely communication via email and phone with sales representatives, customers, and vendors.
  • Provide sales reports to sales representatives or customers when requested.
  • Communicate deadlines and supplies pertinent and related vendor information to customers.
  • Maintain and build positive relationships with management, customer service team, sales force, customers, and vendors.
  • Always strive for the highest customer satisfaction by exceeding customer expectations.
  • Manage time to effectively handle and prioritize multiple inbound and outbound calls, solve customer issues, and complete daily activities.
  • Provide recommendations for problem resolution.
  • Provide back-up for team members on a regular basis, provide back-up in other areas as requested.
  • Participate in special projects as requested.
  • Identify system issues, enhancements and recommend solutions to help exceed customer expectations.
  • Assist in system testing and training.
  • Willingly work additional hours during the busy season, or complete tasks outside of the job description as the yearly business cycle dictates.