SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Provide superb customer service
• Works collaboratively with Pella team members and customers
• Enjoys working in fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Seeks out internal experts and utilizes their knowledge
• Adaptable to changing processes and priorities
• Focused on details and follow throughProficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal software programs and applications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, physical demands and work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must have High School Diploma or GED. AA or Technical degree preferred, 0-2 year’s customer service, or general business experience preferred. Prior knowledge of general construction applications and terminology and/or window and door applications or components is desirable but not required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint software applications. Will be expected to develop proficiency in Pella proprietary software (i.e. PQM, POETS, OMS, etc.).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, and customer service skills. Ability to read, interpret, understand and explain documents such as sales processes, product specifications or warranty manuals. Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from customers, coworkers and managers. Must display excellent phone and email etiquette. Must be able to present appropriate attitude for the situation when interacting with customers or coworkers.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth. Must be pro-active, self-disciplined, self-motivated, and have a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion. Attention to detail is required. Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Must be able to develop trust, respect, and confidence of customers, coworkers and managers. Must present in a clean and neat physical appearance. Must be able to investigate issues and resolve conflict in the best interests of the business and our customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry and general business math.

• External and internal customer contact
• Reviewing and booking orders from the sales team
• Purchasing product from vendors and our corporate manufacturing facilities
• Recording key dates and activities related to orders
• Scheduling and releasing completed product
• Coordinating delivery of customer orders
• Collects customer payments following installation or delivery as needed
• Managing recovery process for shortages and damaged product
• Ordering parts and/or scheduling service appointments as needed
• Processes factory credits to Pella Corporation and provides follow up/revision to pending or denied credits
• Resource for PQM /ADM and product offering questions
• May assist with physical inventory and help resolve inventory discrepancies
• Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement activities in the department
• Coordination and management of installation permits
• Collecting and verifying Lead Safe Install paperwork when applicable
• Scheduling installation of Pella productsScheduling installation recovery appointments