The Customer Care Specialist (CCS) promotes continued growth and superior customer service for new business and current customers within an assigned territory. Serves as an internal sales and customer contact for initial inquiries, quotes and service within an assigned area and to provide support. Follows-up on sales and marketing opportunities via e-mail and phone communications. Supports and promotes continued growth of new business for CSA Group's Testing, Inspections and Certification (TIC) services.
Reports to a Customer Care Manager (CCM) and works along with New Account Managers (NAM) , Strategic Account Managers (SAM) , Technical Specialists and Operations staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the Sales process by providing preliminary information to prospective contacts/leads and current customers
Contacts current customers and promotes CSA certification and testing services for new business opportunities
Prepares proposals and provides support for customers, including Notices and FIR Findings
Promotes CSA services by contacting current clients whom are using our competitors and other various testing and certification agencies
Maintains input of new/existing client information into - Sales force
Assists and supports Sales Account Managers in their annual goals to increase bookings
Works in conjunction with the Marketing team to provide administrative and coordination support for events, including pre-work, scheduling, mailings, marketing materials, and customer contacts
Follows up on open quotations and sales opportunities
Researches customer accounts, identify opportunities for growth & generate interest.
Provides information and input into the Commercial Unit to assist with the establishment of new opportunities and areas of focus for CSA Group TIC services
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Post-secondary education required. 2-4 years of Sales or Marketing experience. Understanding of CRM- Salesforce and Workday is a plus. Knowledge of the TIC and safety certification industry. Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, (Microsoft Outlook or an equivalent CRM application) and database applications. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent phone and customer service skills. Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks. Able to maintain positive contacts within all levels of the organization to exchange explain and interpret information or ideas and follow-up on client requests.