Customer Service Account Associate

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Job Summary

Account Associate must have strong business and advanced customer service skills to maintain and manage specific market based customers. In this role the Account Associate must proactively maintain ongoing relationships with Customers, Account Managers and other departmental staff. Account Associate must have the ability and knowledge of all aspects of Customer Service, Accounting and Logistics.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to perform all entry level and/or intermediate level tasks in addition to the follow:

Manage customers’ accounts with exceptional communication via email
and phone, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ability to understand and communicate logistics and dispatch issues.
Understand and ensure Account Services activities comply with all financial and accounting requirements (including SOX, GAAP and IFRS)
Provide insight and direction to internal and external audit coordination
Report customer activity to appropriate sales, marketing teams, and accounting personnel for purposes of production scheduling, forecasting, and budgeting.(Frequently)
Process purchase orders in ERP system, ensure customer’s contacts and records are kept updated, review and update CRM/Salesforce.
Follow-up with potential customers or existing customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services.
Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
Learn and understand customer’s accounts, products and their ordering schedule to help aid in production planning.
Strong abilities to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Consistently contacting customers about changes to their order and delivery details.
Must have strong analytical skills and always willing to seek opportunities for process improvements to simplify the role.
Research customer’s issues/inquiries independently and engage the appropriate department for resolution.
Enter and follow-up on sales orders, credits and billing issues with the appropriate departments and advise the customers of status.
Work closely with Account Managers to coordinate appropriate actions to retain and increase sales.
Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent mathematical abilities
Excellent typing, spelling and grammar skills
Understanding of logistics
Experience using Microsoft based applications, specifically Excel
Experience in using Gmail applications preferable
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others.
Ability to multi-task under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Education/Experience Requirements

Proficient working knowledge of MS AX (ERP systems),Gmail, Lotus Notes, MS Office, SharePoint
High School diploma required , Bachelor’s degree preferred
3-5 years’ experience in customer service preferably in a manufacturing environment required.
2-3 years’ experience with ERP database system , preferably MS AX
Accounting and/or Logistics experience a plus

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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