What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Support Specialist I position at Eurofins USA Food Testing?
Job Description
1st Shift (Monday - Friday) 8am - 5pm
1.Responsible for facilitating the exchange of information between clients and the technical / administrative staff of the lab via email and phone.
2. Responds to client requests in the timeframe set by the Service Level Agreement.
3. Ensures clients receive clear communication, good service, and fast turn-around times.
4. Clearly translates and explains technical information, sample and / or testing problems to clients.
5. Monitors turn-around-times to support accurate quotations to clients and keeps Client Services Manager informed of deviations.
6. Coordinates and track sample data for clients requiring special account monitoring or reporting procedures. Maintain appropriate follow-up with accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
7. Understands when and how to file customer complaints.
8. Able to answer basic questions and know where to find information, through technical managers and / or specialists within department, or other available electronic resources.
9. Exercises understanding of major ENAC service offerings and some understanding of other lab offerings.
10. Assists in maintaining, ordering, and shipping supplies to clients.
11. Clerical support to include, but not limited to, quote preparation.
12. Manages time in a manner that ensures productivity.
13.Able to use and have working knowledge of required systems.
14. Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe work area.
15.Ensures that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved by Management.
16. Maintains cooperative working relationships with company employees. This includes “intra” and “inter” Business Unit employees.
17.Promotes the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
18.Possesses basic knowledge of relevant industry field as assigned (ex : feed / grain, pet food, human food products, etc.). 9 / 9 / 2021 ENAC - JD-FRM16658 - Project Coordinator 1, ver. 2 https : / / d4-us.eurofins.local / ?DokID=16658 3 / 4
19.Awareness of client service role within the organization. Acts as representative of the client.
20. Displays positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
21.Some travel may be required to assist in trade shows or occasional client visits.
22.Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills. Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented Team player - displays positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Undergraduate degree in scientific field of study with no experience OR Associate degree with 2 years of client management or customer service experience.
Customer service experience preferred Experience in a laboratory environment preferred Some college training in science, or science background, or equivalent preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Applicants living in a commutable distance of Des Moine are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
