Customer Service Representative - Lake Forest, IL
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Customer Service Representative role involves handling inbound calls, assisting customers with inquiries, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle a high volume of inbound calls—delivering quality customer service with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency
- Quickly navigate multiple computer screens, software programs, and databases to resolve inquiries
- Assist customers with order placement, product information/identification, product search, pricing, invoicing discrepancies, apply credit, and facilitate returns
- Problem-solve independently, using critical thinking and available resources to deliver fast, accurate resolutions
- Collaborate daily in a positive, team-based environment committed to doing business with ethics and integrity
- Maintain attention to detail while managing complex or time-sensitive customer issues
- Communicate clearly via phone and written messages
Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of customer service experience or experience in a customer-facing role
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for every customer
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions with attention to detail
- A continuous improvement mindset, open to coaching and receiving feedback
- Proven ability to learn new technology and software quickly
- Comfortable navigating multiple programs and screens simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- For hybrid/remote work: A secure, quiet workspace
- For hybrid/remote work: High-speed internet with minimum speeds of 15 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload, ping under 80ms
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and SAP a plus (not required)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
- Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
- Safety shoes provided (where applicable).
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