Evaluate customers’ needs and make recommendations for products explaining how the product will benefit the customer
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support
Secure and renew orders, place orders, and arrange for shipment
Advise customer of the product, cost, shipping costs, availability, and sometimes payment terms
Sell products requiring extensive technical expertise and support for installation and use, product compatibility and other related questions regarding technical knowledge to assist the customer
Provide technical and non-technical support and services to clients or other staff members regarding the use, operation, maintenance and other product related questions
Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments
Attend company training seminars to become familiar with product lines
Identify resale opportunities and support them to achieve sales plans
Document account activities, generate reports and keep records of business transactions with customers and suppliers
Confer with customers by telephone, email, and Instant message, to provide information about products, product availability, shipping charges, tracking questions and/or other customer inquiries
Take or enter orders, cancel orders, track orders, or obtain details of complaints. Keep records of interactions
Follow up on quotes in order to promote products and increase customer satisfaction
Work with internal departments and external business partners to resolve customer issues
Identify additional sales opportunities based on customers purchases and needs and refer to Inside Sales Representatives as appropriate
Reports to the Director of Sales
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 to 4 years of work-related experience and/or a combination of 2 to 4 years work related education
Associates Degree in Applied Science, Mechanical training, and/or related degree
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) as a Master Technician or other related certifications
Previous Call Center or Customer Service Experience
Customer-oriented attitude, with a strong desire to go above and beyond the needs of customers
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze customers’ needs and make recommendations based on your knowledge of the product, mechanical knowledge, and business goals and objectives
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to understand customers time restraints, budget, and goals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong needs analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong math skills
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, instant messaging, and internet navigation