Customer Service Representative
Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.be your best selfAt Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!Purpose Of JobAs a Customer Service Representative (CSR), you bring value to the organization with your ability to handle customer situations, regardless of their difficulty, with grace and ease. The CSR must take ownership of every opportunity presented with a focus on first-call resolution with a servant’s heart and utmost integrity. The CSR will reinforce the foundation for the Enterprise by delivering quality solutions on a daily basis using Interstate Batteries’ Core Values to guide your behavior. The CSR’s actions will drive and deliver our “Win 6” philosophy.Job ComponentsStrategic Partners, Team Member and Customer Support Ensure Customer satisfaction by providing the support for all tester lease program related inquiries and needsEfficiently research, document, and process necessary information for Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA)Provide product support and education for store personnelEffectively enter all contracts, sales, purchase and work ordersWork and process all emails with accuracy and excellence within the established SLAResolve shipment tracking and delivery issues, keeping in mind cost control measuresDeliver excellence in researching and prioritizing customer service issues with the goal and objective of solving the issue and exceeding their expectationsReportingProduce and analyze reports on various metrics within the Testing & Charging organizationImplement and monitor strategies developed to meet the objectives of the Interstate Battery Playbook and report the KPI results to key stakeholdersQualifications & RequirementsMust be fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent in Spanish is a plusDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with all members of the team, distributorship personnel and store personnelMust possess superb telephone etiquette and have solid vocabulary and math skillsMotivated, positive self-starter with pleasant personality and professional demeanor Must consistently display ability to interact and converse well with all personality typesUse logic, reasoning and critical thinking to identify, research, and resolve various issuesMust display solid organization and time management skills Display proficiency with general office machines (PC, copier, fax, etc.) and Microsoft Office components (Outlook, Word, Excel)Dependable and consistent performance and attendance Battery, automotive or industrial knowledge helpful but not requiredHigh school diploma or GED is required1-2 year prior customer service experience preferred, with a proven track record of high standards and service ratingsAccurate typing at least 35 words per minuteAbility to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracyWork EnvironmentProfessional team oriented environment with emphases on high level performance and achievementThis is largely a sedentary role, using a computer and talking on the phone with headset for long periods of time.Interfacing with various departmentsAbility to focus in an open work environment with multiple distractionsBusiness causal work place dress policyAvailable for work during full business hours of 7:00am to 7:00pmNote: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.