Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Department: Dynablast
Location: Mississauga, ON or Laval, QC, or Edmonton, AB

WHAT DO WE DO?
For more than 35 years, Dynablast has been a leading supplier of Pressure Wash Equipment, Components and Light Construction Equipment. We are a division of John Brooks Company Limited, which is a well-respected leading supplier of Fluid Handling Solutions to the Canadian Manufacturing and Processing Industry with branches across Canada, and has been in business for over 80 years!

Today, Dynablast continues to offer strong & well recognized brand names from within our industry, a full line of ETL & CSA certified equipment, strong inventory, next day shipping, and a team committed to our partners, our customers.

THE ROLE
We are currently searching for a Bilingual Customer Service Representative! Under the supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor, the CSR constantly strives to provide exceptional customer service and extensive technical & application-based knowledge to our customers. Making up a core component of the Dynablast Sales team, the CSR will demonstrate a passion for learning about Company products and will articulate those with perfection to customers. As well, the position is responsible to ensure all customer inquiries and issues/problems are resolved within the specified timeframe, thus, maintaining high customer satisfaction. Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates a high level of initiative, rigor, passion for the industry, and maintains a “customer first” mindset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure a timely, professional response to all customer inquiries by:

• Defining customer requirements – delivery, product, price, product identification, order status, etc.
• Providing quality quotes
• Coordinating with suppliers as necessary
• Sending out technical information when appropriate
• Providing feedback regarding order & shipment status
• Referring advanced technical inquiries to the appropriate personnel

Efficient and timely entry of customer orders into order entry system by:

• Developing a detailed knowledge of the order entry system
• Focusing on details – ensuring correct price, product number, description, etc.
• Identifies any low stock/stock out issues and escalates it to the appropriate person(s) for review and action
  

Provide superior customer service by:

• Working with internal team(s) to proactively expedite on critical orders and/or orders for target accounts
• Keeping customers informed of status of orders, inquiries, shipments, problems, etc.
• Referring to others for technical recommendations as required
• Exhibiting courtesy, patience, and displaying a positive attitude when dealing with all customers
• Building customer relationships focusing on target accounts
• Providing support for Level 1 technical calls
• Understanding what inquiries or issues should be escalated to the Supervisor and asks for assistance, as needed
  

Assists the Outside Sales Teams by:

• Having a strong awareness of company, branch, and territory targets and strategies (i.e.: Target Accounts)
• Identifying and sharing leads /opportunities to the appropriate Outside Sales Rep
• Keeping in regular communication with Outside Sales team – informing them directly of any issues, concerns, or problems with their accounts
• Executing quotation follow-up as well as maintaining and updating sales quotation log
  

Other:

• Implement the company’s strategies and vision by acting on opportunities to “up-sell” or “cross sell” with customers for expanding business and encouraging the “systems approach”
• Responsible for appropriate, timely and consistent self-development
• Other related duties which may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

Essential:

• College Diploma in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
• A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience (B2B customer service)
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.)
• Must exude an enthusiasm, passion, confidence, and an optimistic attitude
• Must be a collaborative and a supportive team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be able to “think on your feet” and assist customers in solving problems and demonstrate creativity
• Must demonstrate initiative
• Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with both internal and external contacts
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Must deal with unclear or imprecise requests for information; contacts with customers regarding complaints or service irregularities may be involved
• Must have a passion for learning and staying current with the Company’s products to answer customer questions
• A demonstrated alignment with John Brooks values; customers first, ownership/accountability, respect, performance excellence, integrity and innovation

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of fluid handling equipment and technical/mechanical processes
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry
• Daily customer and inter-departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, faxes, emails, and virtual meetings
• Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions

Benefits

Canadian founded and owned, John Brooks Company has doubled in size in the last 7 years to over 200 employees across the country. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; this is a place where your ideas matter! If you have a strong work-ethic, passion, and determination, we’ll provide the tools you need for success. We will help you grow so that we can continue growing.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive remuneration including base salary ($55,000-$65,000) + incentive
• Competitive vacation
• Paid personal day program
• Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
• Company Group RRSP with employer matching
• Annual health & wellness subsidy
  

FUN FACTS

• The average employee tenure is 9 years
• We enjoy celebrating achievements by means of formal service awards, employee achievement awards, and milestone birthdays
• We regularly host social events and gatherings to foster togetherness and fun
  

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.