Customer Service Representative I (Hybrid- Waukegan, Il)

Job Summary
Provide customer service by responding to inquiries regarding product selection, services and issues. Associates will be responsible for knowledge of 20,000 products and 3 catalogues.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Researches and suggests alternative products to customers. Provides representation of products, increasing sales wherever appropriate or as requested.
• Resolves customer issues including issuance of credit concessions.
• Performs necessary follow-up to ensure customer service expectations are met.
• Facilitates profitable growth and the sales process by adherence to department incentive and initiative programs.
• Responds to customer order and quotation requests received via the telephone, e-mail, written, and faxed correspondence within the department service goals.
• Refers complex, non-standard problems to supervisor.
• Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.

Nature and Scope

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.
• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
• None.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• No travel required.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.