Customer Service- Order Desk - (Exports)

TITLE: Customer Service Representative / Order Desk (Export)

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Customer Service Supervisor and Customer Service Manager

LOCATION: Kirkland, WA

The ideal candidate will work with staff from all departments to ensure that the best practices are followed and customers are supported efficiently. The Customer Service Department Representative will support ICOM product sales by receiving and processing order requests while demonstrating exceptional Customer Service. The Customer Service Department Representative will regularly interact with customers to ensure a positive experience. This position requires a reliable, organized, team-oriented person with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

EXPECTATIONS:

• The Customer Service Representative (Export) is expected to demonstrate proficiency, if not expertise and understanding, in the following areas:
• Conference Platforms: Vonage, TEAMS, WEBEX, or other conference platforms
• Icom Operations and Procedures handbook (including all desk procedures)
• JD Edwards E1 software, B2B Website, Microsoft Outlook tools
• Grow in their understanding of the company products and foster a good working relationship between Icom America staff, customers, and partners.
• Interface and communicate with other departments and individuals on a frequent basis to ensure a smooth order flow as well as timely and complete solutions to Customer Service requests.
• Time management and punctuality in attendance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training has been completed.
• Ability to make suggestions, which result in improved order completeness and customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and process customer quotes and purchase order requests via phone, fax, or e-mail
• Processing of pro-forma invoices (international orders), backorder releases and blanket orders
• Understand the steps to creating required customs documentation
• Understand SLI and SED shipping documents
• Possess the ability to communicate with various freight forwarders
• Provide customers with product information, availability, and pricing
• Inbound and outbound calling via Vonage phone system
• Complete related paperwork and follow up as needed to ensure a smooth delivery of products
• Process credit invoices (i.e., rebills, billing errors, freight reimbursements, rebates, and coupons)
• Processing of credit card payments
• Work closely with inter-office admin for domestic customers
• Create training videos to be accessed and viewed by other department members
• Other tasks include: answering incoming calls, sorting and distributing mail, filing as required, and duties as assigned
• Opportunities are available to cross-train within the Customer Service Department to achieve higher levels of expertise and experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate good decision-making and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize fluctuating workload, execute tasks through completion, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Receive and diffuse customer issues while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Superior organizational skills; demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through are required.
• Computer skills - knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Spanish speaking required.

Founded in 1979, Icom America is part of the Icom Corporation, a worldwide leader in two-way radio equipment for land, marine, avionics, and amateur radio communications. Icom America provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including cash bonus, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401(k) retirement plan, and paid vacation. Icom is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Sexual Orientation/Disabled/Veteran. Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Applicants to this position must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish at a senior high school or college level. Do you meet this requirement?

Work Location: In person