POSITION SUMMARY:
The Will Call Selector will maintain and increase market share by satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and process orders in an accurate and timely manner, exceeding customer expectations.
- Respond to customers and Marketing Associate inquires/requests for information concerning orders, deliveries or problems (such as product quality, delivery problems, delivery schedules, or product availability) all in a considerate and professional manner.
- Develop excellent communication and relationships with Marketing Associates and their accounts.
- Give suggestive selling ideas to customers in an effort to increase sales.
- Speak with other sales and marketing personnel in their company to determine the best methods of promoting products
- Must be able to multitask and handle multiple incoming lines. Relieve Receptionist Switchboard Operator when needed.
- Demonstrate self-confidence and interpersonal communications skills, excellent telephone voice, manner, and etiquette.
- Must project a professional and positive attitude.
- Operate in a "no surprise" manner with both external and internal customers.
- Demonstrate use of products and show samples
- Handle MA vacation calls where applicable.
- Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management
- Handle all pickups and credits
- Preform other duties as directed by Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One (1) year customer service or sales experience
- One (1) year experience in data-entry preferred
- One (1) year experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry preferred
- AS400, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel preferred
- General understanding of distribution and warehousing procedures preferred
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner, follow through on directions and organize effectively to satisfy the customers’ needs
- Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor.
- Customer Focused.
- Ability to maintain a high level of detail, understanding of traceability and accuracy
- Results oriented and able to work on own initiative.
- Must demonstrate sound work ethics and responsible behaviors.
COMPETENCIES:
- Building Trust & Customer Loyalty
- Positive Attitude & Professional Appearance
- Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
- Managing Work/Follow-up
- Adaptability/ Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Constant sitting for long periods of time.
- Use hands repetitively to write, type, record, manipulate or operate computers, and radios.
- Reach with hands and arms; and lift items up to 40 pounds inclusive of laptop and product
- Specific vision abilities close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents.
- Learn and apply new information or skills.
- Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
- Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions.
- Interact with managers, staff, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
- Must be a team player and willing to assist with other duties when needed