National Accounts Service Specialist

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.

• Be the model and expert on providing world class service levels to all customers, both externally and internally.
• Primary support contact for IB’s Corporate and Regional customers and Distributor partners.
• Direct partnership with Sales and Account Executive/Management teams to effectively manage and support the customers program specifics and support expectations.
• Work with Account headquarters and servicing Distributors to ensure service levels are met and transactions are processed timely.
• Proactively monitor and assess day-to-day operations and account program specifics to identify areas of opportunity for improvements and work with the Account Executive/Managers and IT/Internal Support on implementation as needed.
• Maintain accurate Dealer records in all systems with regards to additions, updates, terminations, and mass reconciliations. 
• Coordinate Dealer updates and servicing needs with Distributors.
• Transactional and tactical support regarding order errors and modifications, delivery ticket inquiries and resolutions, proof of deliveries, undelivered orders, etc.
• Monitor open orders and contact Distributors regarding incomplete deliveries, emphasizing on those with delivery status of 10-day-plus aging. 
• Continuous coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure product is being delivered on-time (OTIF), issues are resolved, delivery discrepancies and delinquencies are addressed, etc.
• Facilitate communications to Business Consultant/Regional Managers for Distributor support as needed.
• Work with IT and/or Internal Support regarding program defects and system issues.
• Assist with new account launches as assigned/needed, including system testing prior to launch.
• Utilize CSM tool to track and measure all incoming and outgoing inquiries.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Account Support processes while working cross-functionally with the Distributor Group, SCM, Finance, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Initiate standards within your own processes, and as it relates to each account program or Distributor, for interdepartmental efficiencies.
• The ideal candidate will own and drive customer relations and satisfaction by delivering world class service with Excellence, while also taking the lead on communicating with Account Executive/Managers and the Distributor Group regarding our customer’s needs, issues, and service expectations.

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three (3) years related experience
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Discernment to recognize critical problems
• Creative ability to identify strategic methods for improving systems and controls issues
• Good analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Team Player
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter/self-disciplined
• Familiarity with battery business and products preferred
• Familiarity with Interstate Distributor operations preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally (e.g. semi-annual program reviews)

• Require minimal supervision
• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time
• Prolonged use of personal computer & telephone - 90%

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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