Customer Service Representative - Saskatoon, Canada - Genuine Parts Company

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    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.

    THE WORK EXPERIENCE AT MOTION CANADA INCLUDES

  • Comprehensive flex benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus plan
  • An attractive pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Great company culture with a strong leadership team
  • Growth and Development opportunities
  • Open and frequent communication
  • Timely feedback on individual performance and career development opportunities