CUSTOMERSERVICEREPRESENTATIVE-SHREVEPORT,LA

Kick your career into gear with IES!Since 1963, IES (Industrial Electronic Supply) has had the pleasure of serving a wide variety of customers and vital industries - evolving with them, as well as with advances in technology tospecialize in industrialautomation, controls, drives, power distribution, and instrumentation.And after almost six decades of organic growth, IES has added stocking locations across five states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Embracing a culture of servant leadership, IES works to constantly improve the company's value to the communities we serve and drive long-term business by supporting the success and inspiring loyalty in our customers, suppliers,and employees.

As IES expands our team, we have afull-time opportunityfor a knowledgeable inside sales/customer service representative to join our team inShreveport, Louisiana.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of electricalsystems and products through educationand/or experience strongly preferred
• Industry experience and familiarity with product categories and lines representedideal
• Strong technical aptituderecommended
• Positive, professional demeanor with exceptional phone etiquetteandcustomer service skills essential
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong work ethic and capacity to thrive in a team environment
• Experience in customer service and inside sales
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with customers and external partners
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Valid driver's license

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and OPPORTUNITIES

• Respond to customer inquiries and requests
• Provide information about products and services
• Enter sales quotes
• Accurately and quickly process and track orders
• Work with sales team to assist customers with product selection, brand, and pricing options, as well as technical information
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
• Facilitate inventory control
• Assistwith day-to-day branch operations as necessary
• Continually develop product knowledge, and attend / participate in manufacturer product training

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary and profit sharing as applicable
• 401K plan + company matching
• Group health insurance + life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for ongoing/product training
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid volunteer day to serve non-profit of your choice

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

IES also maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment substance abuse testing.