Now Hiring - Customer Sales & Service Representative - No Weekends + Performance Bonus! in Ashland, VA

Are you detail oriented and a team player? Do you have a knack for customer service and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Customer Sales & Service Representative (CSSR) at FORSHAW!

FORSHAW is seeking a highly motivated and efficient individual to join our team as a Customer Sales & Service Representative for the Richmond branch. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting customers with product selection, order placement and documentation, and driving profits. Your goal will be to deliver delightful customer service by understanding products, maintaining professionalism, and resolving customer issues in ways that align with FORSHAW’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a proven track record of excellent customer service and high attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple priorities successfully. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be a strong team player to succeed in this role.

FORSHAW is a third-generation, family-owned and operated national pest control distribution business headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with eleven offices strategically located throughout the U.S. providing exceptional, hands-on service to our customers. Founded in 1961, FORSHAW is recognized as an industry leader that provides strategic solutions to help both our customers and vendor protect public health.

Requirements

• Assist customers in identifying and placing orders for products by telephone, email, and servicing new and repeat walk-in customers.
• Correctly enter and document customer orders as well as determine the appropriate shipping method.
• Drive profits through outbound customer calls utilizing persuasive sales techniques.
• Increase customer profitability by utilizing cross-selling and upselling techniques.
• Seek to resolve customer issues in the best interest of the customer and Forshaw.
• Maintains professional composure in highly stressful or adverse situations and diplomatically handles challenging situations.
• Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service and/or inside sales experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and phone skills.
• Ability to develop and enhance customer relationships.
• Well-organized, confident, energetic, and calm under pressure.
• Quickly and effectively solve problems.
• Experience using various software packages including CRM and ERP systems a plus.
• Telesales or warehouse experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

Summary of Benefits

• Competitive salary and a great career development opportunity
• 15 days paid time off in addition to a paid holiday schedule
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) with Company match
• Peer-to-peer recognition and rewards program
• We like to have fun and encourage a work life balance!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person