Field Operations Associate (Timmins)

Job Order ID:7988
Employment Type:Yearly Salary
Web Publication Date:10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Number of Positions:1
Job Location:Timmins
Brief Description:

Our employer is looking for an individual for a unique hybrid KeepStock / Branch role that supports both business functions in a particular market. The individual in the role will have the ability to serve key customers both in the branch and on customers' sites.


All aspects of this role will involve customer-facing activity, and a strong ability to remain agile and organized. The objective is to capitalize on sales/service opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations by using their guidance, knowledge, computer acumen, and winning attitude. This is an opportunity for someone with excellent all-around communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. As well as working onsite at their branch and will also be on the road servicing various customer accounts.

Job Function:

The principal duties and responsibilities of this position can be broken down into two categories (KeepStock & Branch), and include but are not limited to:


Branch

  • Ownership of the entire customer experience. This includes appropriate product selection based on customer requirements, accurate order entry and maintenance, accurately and safely picking products, and safely loading customer vehicles as needed.
  • Consistently performs actions with branch sales focus to capitalize on sales opportunities and encourage customer loyalty to deliver revenue targets.
  • Promote Company products and services to customers and provide substitutions where required.
  • Maintain well-rounded knowledge of products and tools sold including the completion of the required certification.
  • Processing customer transactions.
  • Providing customer updates when required on delivery, lead times, quotes, etc.
  • Management and tasks related to filling vending machines and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
  • Collaborating with KS customers on program/product updates for vending/VMI program.


KeepStock

  • Service the customer's specific needs, including but not limited to Vendor Managed Inventory, vending unit replenishment etc.
  • Ensures proper product stocking levels at customer locations by scanning for orders as inventory is depleted.
  • Oversee customer inventory locations by ensuring proper labelling and quantities on hand are accurate.
  • Meet regularly with a schedule of key customer contacts to ensure needs are being met and products are available. This includes scanning, putaway and spot buys of products.
  • Resolve customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote customer loyalty.
  • Follow the designated customer route as defined by routing software tools.
  • Document standard operating procedures at customer locations to provide direction to backup resources to ensure continuity of service.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, process improvement, and cycle time with all sales and service activities.
  • Comply with the safety and inspection requirements of the facility where the service is being provided.
Job Requirement:

  • High school diploma
  • 1-3 years experience in retail/selling or customer service (i.e. counter/retail sales/ telephone/warehouse) environment.
  • Some flexibility is required in working hours to accommodate branch operations.
  • Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment, (e.g., forklift)
  • Successful and timely completion of initial and ongoing training as required.
  • Self-motivated, with high energy and dedication to customer service and sales growth.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and cross-functional partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply strong judgment, independent problem-solving skills, and understanding of the employer's core value proposition.
  • Handle various technical and operational issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Background checks may be required (as warranted by Company or customer requirements in working on-site and/or operating equipment)
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in the province of residence.
  • May be required to use a personal vehicle for transportation which meets employment standards.