Customer Development Associate Jobs in South Carolina

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What's in it for you:

Join us and make a lasting impact on customer satisfaction and our overall success! As an Account Development Associate, you will step into the role of a trusted advisor for customers, ensuring their needs are met smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise will be instrumental in resolving any issues or concerns related to parts or equipment, guaranteeing timely delivery of high-quality solutions. With a keen eye for detail, your responsibilities will encompass processing customer orders, promptly addressing inquiries, and providing top-notch solutions to maximize customer satisfaction and drive future sales. A successful Account Development Associate has a solid understanding of product offerings, achieves sales goals, and takes responsibility for the order management processes.

What you will do:

• Proactively engages phone customers, taking the initiative to fully understand their needs and provide prompt and effective solutions.
• Collaborates with Account Managers to service accounts and drive revenue.
• Actively seeks out potential sales opportunities for Account Managers and the District, constantly looking for ways to add value for customers.
• Boosts sales by maintaining current knowledge of all portfolio offerings and demonstrates technical knowledge to provide customer value propositions.
• Drives sales by identifying related products or add on extensions needs and making customers aware of product promotions and adding lines to parts orders.
• Find best method to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction while adhering to company policies.
• Makes outbound calls including marketing new products.
• Executes quote and order management processes with high level of accuracy to expedite the fulfillment process and ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery.

What you will bring:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Inside sales, retail, or related experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer focused environment with a focus on customer service, continuous improvement, and safety.
• Proven experience in building customer relationships and maintaining professional customer service even in challenging situations.

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.