Senior Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative

This position is on-site at our Appleton, Wisconsin facility

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Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative (CS/ISR) plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer experience by serving as the primary point of contact for a designated portfolio of customers.

This role is primarily focused on providing responsive, solution-oriented service, handling inquiries, managing orders, and resolving complex or unique requests in a timely and professional manner.

The CS/ISR ensures customer satisfaction through consistent communication, accurate information sharing, and proactive problem-solving.

While customer service is the primary function, the CS/ISR also contributes to inside sales efforts by identifying opportunities for upselling, recommending appropriate products to meet customer needs, and supporting broader sales initiatives.

Occasional participation in outside sales activities and team-based sales projects may be required.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):


* Communicating with internal and external customers through various channels on order/delivery status, stock issues, change orders, and service issues.


* Process EDI as well as emailed, faxed, phoned, and written sales orders.


* Under direction of the CX manager, works as the key point of contact for price quote management.


* ERP system customer maintenance as needed.


* Review any order discrepancies or issues with the appropriate department(s) and help to find a suitable resolution.


* Provide prompt and efficient response and resolution to each inquiry; such inquiries or problems could involve quality, coordination of deliveries, availability of product, special orders, customer pricing and/or shipping, production & billing, etc.


* Maintain and distribute samples and/or marketing inventory.


* Support outside sales team with any customer inquiry or problem concerning their orders.


* Run, maintain, and distribute daily reports.


* Meet sales goals and objectives set by leadership for the respective business unit.


* Participate in meetings with the customer service team and other cross functional departments as requested.


* Make pro-active outside sales phone calls to prospective customers.


* Serves as a backup for Customer Service Manager and assists other department areas as needed.


* Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills


* Proactive mindset


* Customer Satisfaction and Customer Service skills


* Strong communication and persuasive sales skills


* Strong interpersonal skills


* Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule


* Strong organizational and time management abilities


* Experience with CRM software is a plus


* Ability to work well in a team environment


* Previous sales experience in the building materials industry is preferred


* Valid driver's license & reliable transportation (for in person meetings)

Position Quali...