Job Description

JOB TITLE: CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT

REPORTS TO: CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR

SHIFT (HOURS): Day Monday – Friday

JOB STATUS (FLSA): Non- Exempt– Full Time

LOCATION: Los Angeles

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for handling all customer requests such as rate quotes, proof of delivery, tracking, and customer complaints. This position will be assisting sales efforts by working with inside sales team and manager with any request by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Answers customer phone calls and emails.

· Provides customer with rate quotes.

· Reviews rate quote board for incomplete rate quotes.

· Follows up on rate quotes with customers.

· Notifies customers of shipment delays.

· Provides customers with shipments updates.

· Provides customer with Proof of Delivery (POD) and backup information.

· Enters and confirms pick-ups.

· Prepares revenue adjustments when needed.

· Enters new accounts in Trans Soft.

· Follows up on daily call list.

· Follows up on weight discrepancies with customers.

· Files customer complaints through the Sterling Transportation (STI) process.

· Follows up on cargo not dropped from previous day.

· Follows up on cargo not booked from previous day.

· Cultivates positive and enduring relationship with customer and vendors.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Two to five years of related experience and/or training

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability is a plus.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.

§ Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.

§ Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to five years of experience in a customer service.

§ Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

Sterling Transportation is recognized by our customers for our consistency, reliability and flexibility. Passion, Professionalism, Personality and Purpose are what drive us to provide quality and peace of mind to our customers, employees and vendors. We believe in the value of relationships.