Customer Service Team Lead - Troy, United States - Illinois Tool Works

Description

Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions.

We have over 1,700 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers.

Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

This position is responsible for tactical day to day work instructions while leading a team of non-exempt employees to provide exceptional customer service by responding to customer questions, complaints, inquiries, and orders for the organizations products and/or services.

Position requires strong problem-solving skills and ability to be accurate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES50% Efficiently and effectively manage large number of incoming communications and customer requests (quotes, order entry, tracking, returns) while delivering exceptional customer experience which may include assigned accounts and third-party vendorsDevelop strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending solutions creating customers for lifeProvide compliant, accurate, valid, and complete information for the customer by using the right methods/toolsResponsible for management of order entry and group emails to ensure timely order entry and issue resolution through professional phone skills, emails, and team involvement.

Communicate customer requirements to internal customers to ensure proper execution at the time of service.
Ensure that all contractual commitments are being met throughout all stages of the process.
Act as a liaison between internal customers and the customer/dealer to provide ongoing, consistent, timely communication.

Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate workflow.50% Train, assist and lead other assigned Customer Care Representatives with all aspects of customer service when neededResponsible for application and day-to-day organizational policies and procedures.

Identify and facilitate process simplification to drive improved customer service in cooperation with Customer Care Supervisor/ManagerDrive and clarify processes for internal and external customers.

Coordinate and monitor work activities to achieve expected volumes and operational requirements.

Identifies and directs training needed by team based on analysis of issues and inquiriesMay make hiring decisions and conduct performance appraisalsResponsible for special price concessions, quotes, bid allowances, adjustments, and discounts.

Other duties and special projects assigned by Management.#J-18808-Ljbffr