Customer Service Representative

Compensation Details:

$25.00 per hour

Job Description:

Who we are:

Parrish Services is now an Ace Hardware Company. At Ace Hardware Home Services, we are backed by a brand that customers have trusted for over 100 years.  You can trust that you can build a career you will be proud of. A career with excellent income, a consistent work schedule and opportunities for advancements. Your essential contributions will be appreciated, respected, and rewarded. Here you won’t just “have a job,” you will be helping us to reshape the future of home services by providing reliable, best-in-class service to your neighbors in your community.

Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for nearly 100 years. Ace recognized the need for a trusted national service provider for home repairs - namely, plumbing, heating, cooling & electrical services. We call it "bringing helpful to your home" & it is our goal to deliver the same level of service, convenience & quality that you have come to expect from Ace Hardware.

We're looking for employees that believe in working with integrity, making a difference, showing up with a positive attitude & are committed to providing positive experiences for our customers and teams. Whether you're an apprentice just starting out, a journeyman or a general manager, we believe our size & growth ambitions will provide you with unique opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive pay & benefits including medical, dental & vision plans, 401(k), incentive opportunities & paid time off. We want you to succeed and advance – it’s all about continuous improvement & empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

Job Duties:

• Provide unmatched customer service.
• Ensure the service department provides exceptional customer service through inventive problem solving and clear communication with our customers.
• Learn all services and product offerings to effectively communicate with our customer base.
• Respond to customer inquiries by email or telephone providing an unequaled first impression.
• Answer inbound phone calls regarding billing issues, product problems, service questions and general customer concerns.
• Make outbound calls to schedule field service appointments and inquire about seasonal maintenance requirements. 
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with clients and work to establish a positive rapport with every caller.
• Update customer information in the customer service database during and after each call Work with the management team to stay updated on product knowledge and be informed of any changes in company policies. Impact the company's bottom line by problem solving and turning frustrated clients into repeat customers.
• Complete special projects and perform other job duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 2+ years of customer service and/or field service logistics experience, preferably in a related industry.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and database management skills 
• Clear, confident, & effective communicator over the phone (with customers) and in person (with team)
• Strategic thinker who possesses the ability to anticipate problems and find solutions.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Good time-management, possessing the ability to balance priorities.
• Self-starter and able to work successfully without supervision.
• Competitive, ambitious and results orientated, energized by achieving and exceeding goals. 
• Able to pass a drug screening and background check

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. 
• Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Close vision, distance vision.

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, we offer competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan wi