Crane Company
Customer Service Administrator
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Position Summary
As part of a fast-paced Inside Sales department the Inside Sales Administrator will serve as the key contact point for distributors and area sales managers and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of customer service including order processing, quotation generation & follow up, delivery checks, technical enquiries and order expediting and delivering a world class level customer service to all internal and external customers.
Principle Responsibilities
- Dealing with incoming telephone and email enquiries from Customers (both internal and external) promptly, efficiently and effectively, including but not limited to information/queries on:
- stock availability
- existing orders
- new enquiries
- Accurately inputting customer orders into QAD; providing pricing and quotations.
- Accepting and assuming responsibility for processing customer concerns using the company’s Customer Concerns Software, including, but not limited to, delivery, pricing and invoicing - putting the customer front and centre.
- Using the company’s QAD system and generated reports, proactively maintaining and managing key customer order books to ensure projected sales are reviewed and updated.
- Using the defined channels for progressing improved due dates for specific order lines, expediting orders with our Supply Chain and our Value Streams/Planners.
- Liaising with our shipping departments to arrange airfreight/DHL carrier shipments if requested by customer or external sales teams and agreed by the business in advance.
- Assisting our Finance team in their efforts to reduce the number of outstanding invoices held by customers and waiting for discrepancy resolution.
- Utilising the Crane Business System to continuously improve processes and efficiency.
- Using the defined channels ensuring that any leads on new projects or customer requirements are raised at the appropriate level or actioned as appropriate.
- Completing ad hoc tasks and providing administrative support as required.
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The successful candidate will have
- A minimum of 2 years in a telephone-based customer service role, ideally with a technical product.
- Ability to work using their own initiative with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- A high level of drive combined with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
- Experience of working in a very busy fast paced work environment.
ABOUT US
Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.
The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder. Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:
"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."
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The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.
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At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.
Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
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