Customer Service Representative

Job ID: 487945

Work Type: Contract

Dufferin Concrete, A CRH Company is currently hiring a **Customer Service Representative** to join their growing team

**Who we are**
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario.

Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.

We are a member of CRH plc, a global building materials company with a proud and successful history, a strong track record of performance and a clear commitment to safety and ethical business practices. The company employs over 90,000 people in 37 countries around the world.

Position: Customer Service Representative
Term: 1 Year Contract
Location: Kitchener, ON
Start Date (if any): Throughout the year

Reporting to the CSR Lead, the Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the dispatching process. As the first point of contact the CSR must be able to enter customer orders accurately and courteously, while leveraging a high level of industry knowledge. The CSR is responsible for handling a variety of customer concerns, including pricing inquiries, product recommendations, adjustments to ongoing orders, troubleshooting delivery issues and communicating with the distribution team, in order to ensure seamless on-time delivery. Various administrative duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

This is a one year contract

**MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Serve as the main point of contact for account and COD customers throughout the ordering process, receiving approximately 80 to 100 calls per day.
- Accurately enter new orders and changes in the Command Concrete dispatching software.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide customers with updated information regarding their deliveries in an efficient and professional manner.
- Distribute orders among various concrete plants based on the project location, fleet limitations and product availability within the delivery region.
- Handle customer complaints by troubleshooting service and quality related issues; providing real-time solutions to satisfy the customer’s needs.
- Uphold the company’s commitment to Environmental and Health & Safety.
- Administrative duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School Diploma
- 1-3 years of work experience
- Related construction field experience is an asset
- Computer Proficiency - experience with Microsoft Office and Google Maps; Command Concrete is an asset

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED**:
Success in the role will require strong customer service experience, experience in a fast paced, ever changing environment, and superb phone skills with the ability to professionally handle a high volume of calls. Working as part of a team and a keen eye for detail will help you excel in this position. Experience in ready mix is nice to have, but not a requirement

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.