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Customer Service Representative (Inside Sales)

Genuine Parts / NAPA

Kingsport, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kingsport, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Under close supervision, the Customer Service Representative accurately fulfills customer orders, manages incoming calls, provides quotes, and builds relationships to drive repeat business while influencing gross profit through price negotiations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ReliabilityOrganizationAttention to DetailStrong CommunicationMulti‑TaskingTime ManagementModerate Computer SkillsProduct Knowledge

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDExcellent Driving Record

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, the Customer Service Representative is responsible for accurately fulfilling customer orders and managing incoming customer calls.

JOB DUTIES

  • Responds to basic customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles
  • order entry.
  • Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (counter
  • sales).
  • Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase
  • price, within certain parameters.
  • May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based on
  • competition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries.
  • Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and
  • drive process improvements.
  • Orders items to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for customers.
  • May place orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per
  • purchase order.
  • Responsible for sourcing products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or
  • supplier inventory.
  • Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders.
  • Partners with Account Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer.
  • May handle customer returns.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Reliability, organization, and attention to detail required.
  • Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.
  • Ability to multi-task and time management skills required.
  • Moderate computer skills, including information processing, communicating internally and
  • externally via email, using business systems and searching capabilities to find products
  • on the internet.
  • Product knowledge is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Excellent driving record preferred. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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