Customer Service Representative
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Compensation Range: $17.25
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits information: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year in a Customer Service role
• Customer centric and Internet savvy
• Strong MS Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Restaurant supply/commercial food service experience

Responsibilities:

• Proactively communicate to all internal and external related parties to exceed customer's expectations.
• Respond timely and accurately to all incoming customer correspondence along with thorough documentation.
• Receives customers' requests by telephone, email or chat, analyzes requests, provides information requested or ascertains who best can provide the information, and routes the request to the proper person.
• Demonstrates ownership of customer requests with follow through, documentation and complete resolution.
• Assists in returns and replacements as needed.
• Analyzes transactions, corrects records, and adjusts errors.
• Provide accurate information regarding pricing and availability of in-stock items.
• Resolves customer questions related to orders, places orders where opportunity is present.
• Maintains 90% minimum average in customer service and sales area quality assurance reviews.
• Has knowledge of product line, prices, delivery time, drop ship items, various marketing promotional services, and similar data, as required.
• Remain current with product knowledge by attending vendor meetings/training and participating in provided training/education.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the distribution team.
• Report any system or product inaccuracies timely.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Performs other all duties as assigned.

Professional Skills:

• Superior time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused on critical objectives.
• A positive, can-do attitude is a must.
• Able to work in a fast paced, closely integrated team in which customer delight, communication, teamwork and flexibility are essential.
• Ability to write short correspondence.
• Ability to accurately spell.
• Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.)
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize time and projects efficiently.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to exchange and furnish information requiring detailed explanations and maintain active discussions with customers and other work groups.
• Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times.
• Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures