Customer Service Representative ConstructionIndustrial at Border States

Be part of a growing successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned which means youre empowered to make decisions find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Nampa ID Application Deadline: Until filledPlease note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.Job Summary Supports the day-to-day operations of the Customer Service Team in promoting sales obtaining orders and providing service to our customers. Obtains orders provides customers timely follow-up on technical inquiries maintains reports actively participate in the marketing and sale of Border States products and services resolves customer billing problems and provides input on product evaluations code descriptions inventory management and pricing development.Responsibilities Essential FunctionsWorks closely with Border States sales and marketing staff to meet and exceed Branch sales and gross profit objectives. Obtains orders and provides proactive customer service sales and service functions including order entry expediting pricing returns coordinate deliveries and follow-up on customer inquiries as required. Provides timely follow-up on customer technical inquiries and requests. Maintains Open Order Reports Billing Block Reports and other reports deemed necessary on a consistent basis.Actively participates in the marketing and sale of Border States products and services. Consistently provides responsive quality service to meet and exceed customer expectations. Provides input to BSE personnel on customer needs or concerns regarding pricing inventory products competition and procedures.Coordinates with the Customer Financial Services staff to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in pricing shipping delivery or other credit areas.Provides input to the pricing and purchasing areas on product evaluations code descriptions inventory management pricing development and other related functions.Non-essential FunctionsAttends sales meetings and training programs as required. May assist with sales meetings and trade shows as needed.May develop quotations and request bid or performance bonds for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines. Qualifications Minimum of a two-year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience. Minimum of two years of prior customer service city desk or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and systems preferred. Technical ability to understand electrical systems with a minimum of two-years of prior electrical distribution experience preferred. Ability to read write and speak in English preferred. Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint) Internet Email and SAP software.Skills and Abilities Excellent customer service skills include being competent accurate responsive and engaged.Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication reading and customer service skills are preferredAbility to effectively plan and organize.Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:Occasionally 0 33% Frequently34 66% Continuously: 67 100%Lift from Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at allLift from Floor:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at allCarried for Distance:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at allPhysical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - ContinuouslyStanding (for sustained periods of time) - FrequentlyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - FrequentlyBending/stooping (downward and forward) - OccasionallyCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at allClimbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - FrequentlyReaching (extending arms in any direction) - FrequentlyCrouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - OccasionallyBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - OccasionallyRepetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists hands and/or fingers) - ContinuouslyPivoting (movement in any direction with one foot keeping the other in contact with the floor) - OccasionallyPushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - OccasionallyGrasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - ContinuouslyFingering (picking pinching typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - ContinuouslyTalking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - ContinuouslyDriving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - OccasionallyDesk work (work usually performed at a desk) - ContinuouslyUse of a computer - ContinuouslyUse of a telephone - ContinuouslyHearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - ContinuouslyExposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - OccasionallyTravel (travel needed to perform job duties) - OccasionallyAdditional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employers discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.Our HistoryBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers needs which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner youre responsible for living our mission service philosophy and service standards.Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldnt go it alone. We are owners - of relationships of outcomes of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.Service PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent accurate responsive and engaged .Your careerJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting forBorder States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Health Dental and Vision BenefitsAccident Critical Illness Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal Leave time and more!Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.Equal Opportunity For AllIts not just the something weve believed in since our value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.Drug Free/Smoke Free workplaceEmployment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:Criminal background check (required for all positions)Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)Drug testingThe MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Windows,Banking,Upselling,Pricing,Sanitation,Cash Handling,Stocking Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1