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Job Account Specialist

LegrandChicago, IL, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Account Specialist

Focal Point has an immediate opening for an Account Specialist to join our Customer Service team! This position will serve as the primary customer contact and project administrator for order related activities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining positive business relationships; both internally and externally.

We are seeking someone with project / order management overview experience. This position has a set customer base managing large orders requiring attention to customer needs, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to service, as the customer defines it. She / he will be responsible for supporting customers with order configuration, order processing and status, ensuring delivery requirements and deadlines are met, and complaint resolution. The Account Specialist is expected to exercise sound judgment and creativity in meeting both business goals and customer expectations. This position reports to the Customer Service Supervisor.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure all orders are processed accurately
  • Ensure all customer requests for product and general information are processed accurately and are delivered to the customer within the agreed upon lead-time.
  • Ensure that all customer databases are accurate and stable at all times.
  • Manage a monthly budget aimed to find resolution of any complaints which can't be processed within the department policies and procedures.
  • Ensure promptly resolution of any claims by adhering, as much as possible, to the department policies and procedures
  • Establish and maintain business partnerships with customers

Qualifications

Competencies

  • Must be capable of solving problems in intense, time-compressed situations
  • Outstanding communication in English, both orally and in writing at multiple levels
  • Passionate about customer-service with a sense of urgency.
  • Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task
  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • Qualifications

  • Associate degree in business is a plus
  • 3-5 years' customer service experience (customer care, order entry, etc.)
  • Customer Service experience within the lighting, electric, or construction industries is a plus
  • MRP and Windows knowledge
  • Proficient with the use of computer-based tools JD Edwards (preferred), MS Office Suite
  • Salary Range : $70,000 to $80,000 base plus bonus

    Summary of Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave, 401K w / company match

    The Company

    For more than 25 years, Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, has brought it all to light with beautiful, efficient luminaires and acoustic solutions that stand the test of time, human-centric technology, and a commitment to being easy to do business with. We are vertically integrated, Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services to those who specify and install them. a result, we provide superior quality, customization capabilities, and quick answers, all from right here, in the middle of America.

    To apply : www.focalpointlights.com / careers

    Why choose Focal Point? Watch this video to find out!

    Focal Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran / military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

    2025 Focal Point, LLC | 4141 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632

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