Customer Service Representative

Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2024
Customer Service Representative
Westside Building Materials. (Oakland, CA), 745 50th Ave, Oakland, California, United States of America Req #821
Monday, April 22, 2024

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

Westside Building Material is a family-owned business started by Beulah and Evan Peckham in 1935 to serve the lath and plaster trades in the West Los Angeles area. The business survived throughout World War II and in the following years continued to flourish while adding new locations throughout California and Nevada. Today, Westside still remains a family owned and service-oriented business with a fourth-generation family member, Bill Peckham, currently managing the business.

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Position Summary:

The primary function of a customer service representative is to provide exceptional customer service to all customers and employees. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Training on product knowledge of building materials for the drywall industry will be provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensure over the phone, face-to-face and or written communications with customers representing the company's culture, values and practices.
  • Greet customers warmly and determine problems, orders, or other reasons for calling.
  • Ability to ascertain when to pass on a customer's questions to appropriate sales staff for additional products and sales information.
  • Take orders at the sales counter and or over the phone.
  • Ability to use company computer systems for order entry.
  • Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.
  • Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
  • Ensure the showroom is clean and properly stocked.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to self -manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public
  • Be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
  • Bilingual a plus
  • Exceptional computer skills

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
  • Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time.
  • Occasionally will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
  • Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
  • Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in. these situations.
  • Constantly working in office environment

Required Cognitive Skills:

  • Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
  • Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Must be able to receive and analyze information.
  • Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
  • Wellness Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Development & Training Programs

Estimated Compensation Range: $25.00-$35.00 Depending on Experience

** This pay range is a reasonable estimate made in good faith of the possible compensation at the time of the posting of this position. However, the Company may ultimately pay more or less than this range.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Other details
  • Job Family GMS USA
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Westside Building Materials. (Oakland, CA), 745 50th Ave, Oakland, California, United States of America
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