Customer Support Representative

 At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Customer Support Representative to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Cablofil Team in Mascoutah, IL. The Customer Support Representative will be responsible for answering customer inquiries or complaints, processing orders, researching and resolving requests and utilizing product knowledge to improve sales and maintaining customer satisfaction. Maintains an ongoing relationship with customers, sales staff, distribution, purchasing, manufacturing and marketing

What Will You Do?

• Uses professional written and verbal communications to provide pricing, availability, and schedule information within established guidelines. Suggest additional and/or alternative products or services to meet customer needs.
• Researches and obtains resolution of a variety of customer inquiries. Serves as a communication link between customers and sales staff to assure responsiveness.
• Processes orders received by e-mail, telephone, Fax, EDI, and/or through personal customer contact. Expedites the delivery of selected orders. Tracks order activity and alerts appropriate staff of any potential delivery problems. Performs backend order maintenance to ensure efficient order processing.
• Navigates MyLegrand, SAP, EZ Project and Salesforce.com
• Tracks order activity to inform customer of any potential delivery problems. Expedites the delivery of selected orders as needed.
• Fosters open communication internally and externally and champions creative change to improve processing and service levels.
• Completes specific product training and department training to develop and enhance product knowledge and understanding of processes, procedures and protocols. Provides guidance and assistance to new or less experienced staff. Documents procedures as required.
• Provide point of contact for VIP customers for large/ special orders/projects and manage these accounts. Coordinate all aspects of customer support, including customer communication, performance, auditing, etc., as it pertains to large projects. Schedule bi-weekly conference calls with internal sales team and customers to discuss status of the projects.
• Manage Export projects for specified customers.
• Travel as needed for site or customer visits, evaluate customer specific situations and make decisions that will ultimately satisfy our customer.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• Associates degree or equivalent education and experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service or inside sales in a service/manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with manufacturing or electrical industry a preferred. ERP/MRP Experience a plus – SAP and SFDC a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and periods of high stress is a must.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Suite and e-mail. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment. Must have demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and a strong customer orientation.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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