Sales Operations Associate
The Sales Operations Associate will be responsible for providing the first level of customer support. The Sales Ops Associate will support both direct and indirect customers in all aspects of order management and facilitate communication to other areas of ADTRAN as needed. Sales Ops Associate will provide support to all departments and roles within ADTRAN for any product or order requests. Sales Operations will resolve customer issues in accordance with ADTRAN policy and compliance to contract terms. Sales Ops Associate is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate a professional, courteous, and efficient interaction for customers, Sales and ADTRAN departments for a positive customer service experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and process all customer orders via Online Order System, EDI, manual, or customer contract according to process guidelines in compliance with SOX controls for all products services and fees. This includes changes and / or cancellations etc.
- Work with pricing team to correct pricing on orders, when necessary.
- Communicate with customers to handle all customer questions pre-order, during order process, and post-order. Communicate via email or phone.
- Work with Planning and Operations departments for lead time, product availability, shipping (regarding tracking, POD, and damaged goods mitigation) questions from the customer.
- Work with field sales and customers to resolve expedite requests, work with various teams within ADTRAN to ensure consistent plan to meet commitments.
- Ensure delivery of all non-tangible / virtual items including license, lease, services, maintenance, and fees.
- Registration and management of all entitlements
- Query Baan database for information regarding product specifics (i.e., weight, origin, size, BOM, serial numbers)
- Process all RMAs according to work instruction and process guidelines.
- Process all ZDIs through web and Baan systems, according to work instruction / process guidelines.
- Set up customers for automated reports; generate other standard reports as requested.
- Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field / function is requiredEquivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree2-5 years of professional, relevant experience required2+ years of customer service or sales experience is requiredExcellent customer service skills for professional interactions with customers, executives and sales teams requiredExperience working independently, or in collaboration with a team, in order to solve problems or resolve complex issuesMust be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills requiredAbility to continually evaluate workload for proper prioritization requiredMust be able to positively and professionally interact with all levels of Management, outside vendors, and co-workers in order to create strong working relationshipsIntermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel, required.Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
Knowledge of supply chain is preferredKnowledge of software sales is preferredKnowledge of service business and milestones is preferred