Customer Service Associate - Part-time - Richmond, VA.

About Grainger At Grainger, the leading North American industrial distributor of products used by businesses to maintain, repair, and operate their facilities, you too can make an impact upon the future of our organization. Grainger employees experience a unique working environment and the stability of an established industry leader combined with interesting opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference for our customers. At Grainger, we take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around. Just as our business strives to meet the changing needs of our customers, our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Job ID: 13274Position Description:ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYLook what GRAINGER has to offer…Competitive pay, Excellent Benefits and a Great work schedule!!We are seeking a Part-time Customer Service Associate to join our growing team.Grainger’s typical operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. As a part-time employee, you would average 20-30 hours per week during normal business hours. The Customer Service Associate works through multiple service channels to consistently provide a high level of customer service, as defined in the Grainger Service Promise. They navigate customers to solutions that help them get the job done and they drive sales growth by engaging in actions that identify leads for further selling opportunities with every customer. Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:• Executes the Grainger Service Promise and demonstrates, by action, the company Values.• Assists customers in the selection of product by effectively communicating product and service offerings over the phone or in person.• Uses the SAP system to provide information on pricing, availability and alternate product selection to complete customer transactions. Asks for the sale and goes after additional sales.• Utilizes effective probing and listening skills to generate lead opportunities. Recognizes and responds to cross-sell opportunities and is able to successfully convert inquiries into orders. • Resolves customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote customer loyalty.• Uses the CIC to efficiently record and process orders, faxes, pending returns, returns, debits, credits, sourcing orders, inquiries, feedback and quotes. Captures lost sales to improve local inventory.• Accurately picks will call and counter orders. Ensures will call orders are ready when the customer arrives. Records daily will call ready rate. Audits and purges pick tickets daily to meet BBX standards.• Guides customers to other internal resources such as Technical Support, Credit, Grainger Parts and Sourcing or Sales as necessary.• Meets established volumes for number of calls taken or customer interactions handled and can adhere to a strict schedule.• Takes personal ownership for meeting established individual and team metrics. Consistently executes on all BBX requirements.• Meets or exceeds monitoring standards on phones and at counter.• Assists customers with loading product into customer vehicle.• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.• Participates in all required training to ensure proper compliance of HAZMAT and refrigerant when processing transactions. Completes product training courses.• Opens and directs mail to proper area. Performs filing functions for pick tickets, reports, and other documents.• Performs necessary housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment.Position Requirements:Preferred Education & Experience:• Must be at least 18 years old• High School diploma or equivalent• 1-2 years customer service and sales experience• Able and willing to work in a warehouse environment on a consistent basis during initial training period or as needed based on business need.• Within 12-24 months of hire date, must exhibit competencies to advance to a Sales Associate position as one becomes available.• Demonstrates a commitment to provide superior customer service.• Effective communicator, comfortable interacting with customers and internal partners in a professional manner in person and via the phone.• Is aware of own strengths and weaknesses. Is open to developmental feedback and takes responsibility for personal development.• Must be computer literate and able to learn required software programs including SAP.• Must be able to learn and pass competency assessments specific to industry regulatory requirements.• Able to operate powered industrial equipment as needed.• Professional in appearance, attitude and action.• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.The Customer Service Associate reports directly to a Customer Service Manager or Branch Manager and may take daily direction from Sales Team Leads. This position has significant daily interaction with customers, other branch team members and members of the Sales staff. Work is performed in an office and warehouse environment with a moderate noise level and regular distractions. Most of the time is spent sitting when serving customers on the phone but standing when serving customers at the counter. Physical requirements include moving from one place to another, reaching, lifting, climbing, standing and bending. Employees in this position must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance; the majority of time is spent standing and walking. Verbal and written communication skills are also needed; regular use of a computer, keyboard and mouse are also required. Candidates must have the ability to work weekends as needed.Besides offering a comprehensive compensation package, Grainger also provides excellent promotional opportunities. Apply today to express your interest in a great organization!!Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions throughout North America with sales of over $5 billion. Through its network of nearly 600 branches, large distribution network and multiple Web sites, Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them with the right products to keep their facilities running.. Company: Grainger Job Title: Customer Service Associate - Part-time - Richmond, VA. Position Type: Part Time, Employee Contact Company: Grainger Ref Code: PCK353-42438