Customer Service Representative

Vacancy Title : Customer Service Representative

Vacancy Location : Houston, TX

Engagement Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Your Company

Survitec are the world's largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Your New Role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships? As a Customer Service Representative, you will be at the forefront of our customer interactions, receiving and processing quotes, orders, inquiries, and complaints.

You will maintain ongoing relationships with our customers and sales colleagues, using your knowledge of our products and services to be a key communication link.

Your ability to analyse, judge, and sensitively respond to customer needs will be crucial in this role.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities :

Quote and Order Processing : Record and process quotes and orders, including custom and special orders, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely fulfilment.

Coordination with Supply Chain : Collaborate with supply chain teams to fulfil special requirements, locate products and part numbers, provide availability information, and support procurement and sales teams with cost and availability inquiries.

Advanced Product and Service Information : Respond to complex customer inquiries providing advanced product and service information.

Customer Relationship Development : Proactively engaging with customers to foster new connections and deepen existing relationships.

Issue Resolution : Promptly addressing and resolving complex customer issues and escalations, securing managerial approvals when necessary.

CRM Management : Plan and schedule follow-up actions, input relevant information into the CRM system ensuring quality data.

Sales Support : Provide sales information, including price lists and promotional details, track promotions and limited stock availability, and continuous follow-up until delivery.

Compliance and Safety : Adhere to Survitec policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory codes, obtaining authorizations for any exceptions.

Professional Development : Staying informed about relevant technology, industry regulations, and best practices. Participating in training and development activities as required.

Team Collaboration : Contribute to an inclusive team environment where team members feel valued and appreciated.

Retention : Deliver exceptional service to encourage continued use of Survitec's products and services.

Additional : Perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria :

• Excellent at building customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Comfortable with diverse groups and tackling new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Skilled in timely decision-making to keep the organization moving forward.
• Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems.
• Adaptable to shifting demands and handling conflict with minimal disruption.
• High School Degree required.
• Proven independent work experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Marine industry experience is a plus.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit.
• Gift card vouchers upon reaching 5 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.
• Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cover.
• Retirement Benefit.
• Bi-weekly Pay Date.
• 10 fully paid statutory holidays.
• Up to 80-160 hrs annual leave (Depending on length of service)

How to Apply

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If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via [email protected].

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work.

Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.