The Customer Relations Specialist is the primary point of contact for our customers, responsible for fostering strong relationships, anticipating needs, and delivering world-class service. This role supports customer satisfaction and retention.
Answer incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate department or address the issue as necessary
Enter customer and internal orders with high accuracy
Accurately process Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests in a timely manner
Communicate and coordinate with our Credit and Collections department on any disputed invoices and resolve issues with customers in a timely manner
Build relationships with customers by understanding business objectives and delivering consistent support
Anticipate customer needs, identify opportunities or issues such as lost sales, develop recommendations
Serve as a liaison for customer perspectives across marketing, product, professional services, and sales teams
Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines, coordinating with scheduling and sales to establish processes according to customer requirements
Provide regular communication with customers regarding updates, information, concerns, and feedback
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments including Product Managers, Sales Team and Technical Services
Complete forms, applications, and respond to customer requests
Perform additional duties as required or assigned
Adhere to Franklin Electric’s Core Values
Requirements
3+ years of experience in customer service, account management, or customer success
Strong communication skills, verbal and written – with internal and external stakeholders
High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or CRM system preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Highly self-motivated and proactive professional with a strong ability to work independently
Maintains focus on achieving goals in dynamic environments
Problem Solving
Planning and Organizing
Associates degree (preferred)
3+ years of relevant experience or training in customer service or a related field (required)
Intermediate: 10-key
Basic: Alphanumeric data entry; word processing/ typing