Customer Service Representative I

Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (REI) is a family-owned industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing transportation electronics for more than 200 vehicle manufacturers. We provide our customers with integrated, customized solutions that include innovative software and hardware products. At REI, we value health and financial well-being along with nice-to-have extras to support a better work/life balance while being part of a growing, innovative, and stable organization. Additionally, at REI, we pride ourselves in having a comfortable and casual setting so our employees can successfully engage with our customers (internally and externally).

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail orientated Customer Service Representative to join a non-traditional customer service environment. This is not a traditional call center; we are seeking someone willing to be hands on within the production environment while assisting customers as needed. The ideal candidate will deliver superb service and solutions to our customers quickly and efficiently. This position is a unique and well-rounded role.

• Identify and evaluate customer’s needs, creating cases, issuing return authorizations, and routing customers to appropriate departments as needed.
• Light warehouse duties including labeling, packaging, and maintaining the parts inventory system.
• Provide ongoing follow-up to customers to ensure issues are resolved.
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet department and customer demands promptly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Obtain payments and record sales orders for non-warranty repairs.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding product returns, shipping replacement or repaired product, and repairs.
• Accepts returned products needing repair while exchanging and shipping updated products to customer.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone and email.
• Maintaining documentation by updating customer records which include account/contact information, warranty, and asset records.
• Helps maintain the department’s knowledge base.
• Other duties as necessary.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Works independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in a Customer Service role or similar role.
• 2 years of experience using customer service software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to think critically and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Inventory experience, highly preferred.