Customer Service Representative

  • Full-time

Company Description

Established in 1988, Stellar serves small, medium and large manufacturers; Federal, State and local municipalities; and commercial construction companies in Washington, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho. We have become the Northwest’s premier industrial supplier by focusing on the products and services our customers require.

 

What differentiates us from other suppliers is our lineup of divisions with specialists that focus on specific products (Safety & Cutting Tools Divisions) and specific markets (Marine & Renewable Energy Divisions), enabling Stellar to better serve our customers.

In addition, we employ a 3M Specialists who is factory-trained on abrasives, tapes and adhesives, further supporting our sales force. The final differentiator is our Solutions Division dedicated to offering the best process solutions to our customers. The combination of these divisions allows Stellar to truly outpace other suppliers.

Job Description

It is the responsibility of an inside sales person to work as a responsible member of their branch team, to maximize sales and gross margin potential for the company, while observing the principals stated in Stellar's Mission Statement and Vision:


Ideal Customer <-> Supplier Partnerships


Major responsibilities  and expectations:


1)   Proficiently and  efficiently  handle the main inside sales functions to meet or exceed customer expectations:

a)   Immediately address the customer, whether a call in customer or walk in customer and adeptly handle more than one customer at a time, when necessary

b)   Return calls and quotes as soon as possible

c)   Accurately enter quotes and orders using the P21 processes

d)   Expedite all open quotes and sales orders with urgency and accuracy

e)   Communicate quickly and accurately with customers with regards to quotes, orders or any other aspects of their account business

f)    Generate add on sales where appropriate, recognizing sales opportunities as you increase

customer and product knowledge

g)   Communicate with vendors directly when necessary, accurately record vendor commitments on price and delivery in P21

h)   Communicate with Stellar Product Managers as needed to meet customer requirements

i)      Engage in continual learning of Stellar products, processes and systems (P21) Core  competencies:

(1) Listening

(2)  Attention to detail

(3)  Problem solving


2)   Conduct yourself  as a responsible Stellar employee  and co-worker:

a)   Understand Stellar's mission and vision

b)   Display a consistent positive, can-do attitude at all times

c)   Work as part of your team, supporting others in your department to meet our branch and company goals

d)   Willingly help others in the company when called upon e)   Maintain personal responsibility  for your actions

f)     Maintain constant and clear communication  with your manager on impediments to progress or suggestions for improvement opportunities

g)   Always work with honesty and forthrightness

Core  competencies:

(1)  Accountability and dependability

(2) Teamwork

(3) Ethics  & integrity


3)    Understand and support Stellar's  service capabilities:

a)   Be knowledgeable of divisional specialists and supplier sales resources

b)   Understand documented cost savings for customers and how to recognize them (My Stellar

Savings)

c)   Be aware of Stellar's  indirect material management solutions, including consignment and B2B

d)   Understand Stellar's  dedicated inventory levels and first pass fill rates

e)   Be knowledgeable of  Stellar's  internal wireless warehouse systems, efficient logistics processes and sophisticated product management and replenishment  systems

Core competencies:

(1)  Customer focus

(2)  Relationship building

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial supply setting is preferred
  • Knowledge of cutting tools is highly desired
  • 2-3 years experience in an inside sales/customer service position
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Excellent phone and data entry skills
  • Outstanding multitasking and organization skills
  • Works effectively in a team environment
  • Creative problem solving

Additional Information

We are asking all applicants to complete a Culture Index™ survey.  It helps us to identify strengths, work style and habits, management preferences, and energy level.  We use it as a tool, along with your resume and interviews to decide how well you’ll fit the position. 

 

Please complete the survey at the following URL:

 

https://ciims.cindexinc.com/job/469606

 

You’ll need to create a user ID and password.  Please select Customer Service Albany

 

Thank you for considering employment at Stellar Industrial Supply.