
Customer Service Representative/Route Service Representative
Gateway Services Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Poynette • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $19 - $22 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Serve as the main point of contact for veterinary clinics, providing reliable and compassionate service
- Build trusted relationships with clinic staff and families through empathy, respect, and professionalism
- Safely handle pets in the aftercare process with dignity and care
- Manage customer needs and solve problems effectively
- Support Gateway’s reputation for exceptional service in every interaction
- Educate clients on services, answer questions, and address concerns promptly
- Ensure clinics receive prompt and professional support for all their pet aftercare needs
- Collect feedback to improve service quality and enhance the overall customer experience
- Address any service issues proactively and escalate concerns to the appropriate department when necessary
- Maintain all proper documentation and tracking for all pets entrusted to you
- Assist with administrative tasks related to client accounts, including billing inquiries and service modifications.
- Follow company safety guidelines, adhere to store policies, and maintain vehicle and equipment standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required as minimum
- Prior experience in customer service, account management, or sales/route sales is highly desirable
- Proficiency in CRM systems and sales tracking tools
- Ability to work early morning hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Basic math and computer skills for order placement and inventory tracking
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Empathy and Compassion: Deep understanding of pet parents’ grief and the vital role of aftercare services.
- Service Excellence: Dedication to delivering exceptional, white-glove customer service.
- Problem Solving: Focused on turning obstacles into opportunities to deliver smoother, more reliable service.
- Urgency and Precision: Ability to respond swiftly while maintaining accuracy and care.
- Sales Expertise: Skilled in professionally educating and informing clinic staff about products.
- Strong Relationship building skills.
- Energy and Professionalism: A proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Continuously seeking ways to enhance customer experience and service delivery.
- Strong Communication and Customer Focus: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Multitasking and Account Management: Ability to efficiently oversee multiple clinic accounts.
- Pet Handling Experience: Comfortable and experienced in professionally handling animals.
- Independent Decision-Making: Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using CRM software, email communication, and other computer applications.
- Physical Capability: Able to safely lift and transport animals of various sizes.
Benefits
- Pay range : $19.00–$22.00/hr + overtime eligibility
- Employee referral program – bring great people into our family and earn rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with low co-pays designed to support you and your family
- Company-paid Life, AD&D and LTD insurance for all full-time employees
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Pet Insurance available as voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with employer match – we invest in your future
- Great Hearts and Minds Program – limited annual subsidy for your dependents’ education
- Tuition assistance – up to $2,000 for approved education courses
- Grow with Gateway Program – access to in-house learning and development for your career goals including the Gateway Management Advancement program (G-MAP)
- Established Talent Management practices allows our employees to thrive and grow while in our employ
- Employee wellness and support programs accessible in an established Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays and PTO so you can rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family
- Physical activity - Not built to sit behind a desk, don't worry this role will get you out and about doing some physical activity
- Opportunity to do something meaningful with your life - Support others in their time of need.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
customer serviceaccount managementsalesbasic math skillscomputer skillspet handlingdocumentationinventory trackingproblem solvingmultitasking
Soft skills
empathycompassionservice excellencestrong communicationrelationship buildingurgencyprecisionenergyprofessionalismindependent decision-making
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDvalid driver’s license