Role Overview
The Customer Service Representative serves as the primary point of contact for customers, partners, and the external sales team within a company specialising in electronic components and related products. The role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer support, managing enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring a seamless customer experience across multiple communication channels. A strong understanding of customer requirements and the ability to work within a fast-paced technical and manufacturing environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Process customer orders accurately and efficiently via phone and email with minimal supervision.
* Prepare and manage quotations for electronic components, spare parts, and service requirements, including order receipt, processing, and tracking.
* Provide proactive support to customers, partners, and internal departments, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
* Understand customer requirements and communicate product and service solutions clearly and effectively.
* Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers through excellent service, technical awareness, and product knowledge.
* Resolve routine customer issues and escalations independently, aiming for first-contact resolution whenever possible.
* Provide customers with timely updates on quotation and order status.
* Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate department or individual when required.
* Maintain accurate customer records, pricing information, and order data within company systems.
* Support the sales and operations teams to ensure the timely fulfilment of customer requirements.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Skills and Experience
Essential Requirements
* Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work with a strong "can-do" attitude.
* Previous experience in a customer service, customer support, internal sales, or sales administration role.
* Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics, or technical product environment.
* Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/business management system.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* An interest in or understanding of electronic components and technical products would be advantageous
Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year