
Senior Customer Service Representative
- Vernon Hills, IL
- $26.50-35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the Customer Service Manager with reports, meeting information, and development of training programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Professionally manage incoming calls and promptly address customer inquiries, orders, and concerns via phone or email.
- Mentor Customer Service Representatives, providing performance feedback.
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with customers, providing accurate technical or product-related information.
- Process and route customer orders/changes accurately using SAP.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints and billing issues, escalating to the manager when necessary.
- Support CH200QPPM quality objectives and drive related improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable customer information and timely order processing/shipping.
- Partner with Sales to implement pricing updates in SAP.
- Act as a liaison with other departments, sharing updates and supporting outside sales representatives.
- Stay informed about products, services, and industry trends.
- Embrace change, seek continuous improvement, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Occasional work on the manufacturing floor to monitor and update customer orders.
- 5-7 years of proven success as a Customer Service Representative, with 5+ years of experience in business-to-business customer service.
- High school diploma
- Background in manufacturing or customer service within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Strong track record of effectively managing customer orders, resolving issues, and addressing complaints across all levels.
- Proactive, hands-on approach to consistently surpassing client expectations.
- Exceptional customer service expertise with a proven record of success.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, paired with professional phone etiquette and extensive job knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite / Excel, with strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage workflows effectively.
- Committed to excellence, maintaining high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Adaptable and enthusiastic, adept at handling shifting priorities while remaining composed under pressure.
- Capable of working independently or collaboratively, with clear comprehension of written and verbal instructions.
- Skilled in diverse clerical tasks, basic accounting procedures, and efficient, accurate data entry.
- Professional communicator, fostering strong relationships with diverse individuals at all levels.
- Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the primary workplace language.
- Respectful and responsive to diverse perspectives, building positive connections with customers and colleagues.
- Prioritizing Your Health: Access to high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts to make managing your healthcare easier; plus wellness programs to help you stay healthy and energized.
- Securing Your Future: We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, safe harbor contribution into the 401(k) and provide resources to help you confidently plan for retirement.
- Supporting Your Life: Paid time off to recharge and pursue your passions, and tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional development.
- Providing Peace of Mind: Access to life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.
- Must have US work authorization.
- Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.