Customer Service Representative - Alfa Laval Inc
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
About the Job
At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
Who you are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers, Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
About the job
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Customer Service Representative to join our team. As a crucial member, you will play a pivotal role in responding to customer inquiries, processing spare parts orders, and supporting our esteemed Field Service Technicians. Currently, this is an on-site role, located in Elizabethtown, NC.
As a part of the team, you will:
- Efficiently process customer orders for spare parts and equipment.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Alfa Laval’s Kathabar product catalog to aid customers in parts selection.
- Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely order delivery.
- Act as the primary liaison for Field Service Technicians regarding sales inquiries.
- Provide technical support and guidance on parts and equipment.
- Ensure technicians are equipped with necessary parts and tools for field assignments.
- Assist in scheduling and organizing technician visits to customer sites.
- Cultivate strong relationships with customers and technicians.
- Address customer inquiries promptly and resolve issues to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Keep customers and technicians informed about product updates and information.
- Gather customer feedback to improve service quality.
- Maintain accurate records of sales transactions and technician interactions.
- Print and distribute project drawings to the factory.
- Generate regular reports on sales performance, order statuses, and technician support activities.
What you know:
You have an Associate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience and:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in inside sales or customer service, preferably in a technical or industrial environment.
- Proficiency in sales processes and customer relationship management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with CRM software
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn about Alfa Laval’s Kathabar products.
- Bilingual is a plus.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $45,000 - $55,000.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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