Customer Service Agent

The Customer Service Agent is a key link between the company and its customer base of collision repair shops in the region. The Customer Service Agent will play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional customer service and long-term satisfaction of our customers.

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• Product Expertise:
  Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of auto collision parts and products, including features, benefits, and installation.
• Customer Inquiries:
  Respond to customer questions regarding part compatibility, pricing, availability, and shipping, primarily over the phone.
• Order Processing:
  Efficiently process customer orders, returns, and exchanges, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Issue Resolution:
  Handle customer complaints or issues, providing timely solutions or escalating to management when necessary.
• Inventory Awareness:
  Stay informed about inventory levels and product updates to provide accurate information to customers.
• Collaboration with Teams:
  Work closely with warehouse, shipping, dispatch, and other departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Feedback Collection:
  Collect customer feedback and suggest improvements in products, services, or processes to management

• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive parts or collision repair training is a plus.
• Experience in customer service, preferably in the automotive or collision repair industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive parts and their applications.
• Proficiency in CRM software and order management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical aptitude with automotive parts and repair processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Empathy:
  Understanding and sharing the feelings of customers, especially when they are facing challenges with their vehicles.
• Patience:
  Remaining calm and patient when dealing with frustrated or confused customers.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility in handling various types of customers and adapting to changing products and industry trends.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure.
• Team Player:
  Working cooperatively with other team members and departments.
• Product Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of auto collision parts and their applications.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in CRM systems, order processing software, and other relevant computer applications.
• Industry Awareness:
  Keeping up-to-date with trends and changes in the aftermarket auto collision parts industry.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively managing tasks and priorities to meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Professionalism:
  Maintaining a high level of professional conduct and representing the company positively.
• Continuous Learning:
  Willingness to engage in ongoing learning about new products, technologies, and customer service techniques.
• Integrity:
  Maintain honest transparency with customers in relation to product pricing, free of damage parts, delivery times, and part availability.

Empire Auto Parts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

High School or better in Other.

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