Customer Service Representative

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Customer Service Representative.  If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

 

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world.  Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States.  With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.  Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

 

Job Summary: The Customer Service Representative is the primary post-service contact for assigned customers, helping ensure a positive experience after work is completed. This role confirms satisfaction, supports timely invoice processing, verifies customer and billing information, documents communication. Coordinates with branch operations, Shared Branch Services, Collections, Sales Team, and technical teams to resolve customer needs and maintain accurate customer records.

 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a professional point of contact for customer inquiries by phone, email, and in-person communication.
• Schedule and conduct post-service follow-up to confirm satisfaction, capture feedback, address concerns, and identify additional needs.
• Coordinate with technical teams, service coordinators, service managers, and branch contacts to confirm completed work and communicate relevant details to customers.
• Navigate ambiguity and manage cross-functional expectations by effectively coordinating between business units to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and customer outcomes.
• Discuss post-service billing needs, including invoice delivery, PO requirements, AP contacts, payment timing, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Manage customer follow-up after invoice issuance to support invoice accuracy, timely payment, and resolution of billing questions or corrections.
• Act as the operational liaison between customers, Shared Branch Services, Sales Team, Collections, and branch teams for open invoice and customer care needs.
• Maintain accurate customer records, including contact information, service history, invoice details, interactions, follow-up needs, and escalations.
• Document customer calls, voicemails, emails, and follow-up attempts in E1 using approved codes and note formats.
• Proactively troubleshoot customer concerns, escalate complex service or billing issues, and follow through until resolved or properly assigned.
• Review customer contact queues, prioritize outreach, and support branch-specific follow-up requirements.
• Stay informed on company processes, communication standards, industry trends, regulations, and fire protection services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What we are looking for: 

• High School Diploma/GED required. Some college preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in business-to-business customer service experience is required.
• Prior service department experience is preferred, ideally in life and safety, and/or security and communications industry.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Confident personality to properly negotiate with outside organization contacts, such as vendors and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Programs and track record of learning and mastering new programs. Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Strong record-keeping, analytical skills, time management, and job prioritization skills.
• Remarkable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated understanding of workflow processes, service operation metrics and customer follow-up.
• Prior experience with ServiceTrade or similar programs.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards E1 or other ERP system.