Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

American Welding & Gas Company is seeking an experienced Customer Service Representative in our South Division headquarters in Lexington, KY. This key role will provide superior customer service and focus on the specific needs of each customer, and with the support of other team members promote long-term relationships and an outstanding customer service experience.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming telephone calls, faxes, emails and provide a variety of services to the customer via multiple platforms (phone, email, SPS, Amazon, ECommerce, etc.)
• Directly address customer requests/concerns for the entire company and/or efficiently route those inquiries accordingly
• Monitor sales generate reporting and schedule services for customers in support of TICE operations (when applicable)
• Monitor sales generate reporting and schedule services for customers in support of BULK operations (when applicable)
• Accurate and efficient entry and distribution of all customer orders
• Align daily tasks and long-term goals in support of the AWG sales team, Specialty Gas, A/R, procurement, operations and branch management company wide
• Participate in self-directed work team environment
• Additional duties and special research or administrative projects as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required / Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior customer service experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (specifically Outlook and Excel)
• Adapt easily to new software, multiple information management dashboards

Preferred Skills:

• Pleasant, professional and courteous personality
• Strong administrative skills: organized, efficient and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently to meet deadlines
• Superior focus in an environment of distraction and outstanding "follow-through" skills

American Welding & Gas is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality. American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.