Customer Service Representative - Imports
MSC USA - Houston
46,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD
Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience?
At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!
This is an in-office position located at 4700 West Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77041
Job Summary
Helps the clients with any questions or problems they may have about their import shipments that come to ports across the country. Gives excellent customer service to meet client’s needs by phone and email, and logs all transactions in systems required by the company. Keeps up the highest productivity and service levels standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolves customers' issues and worries by taking the right actions. Uses all available tools to meet customer's needs in the first contact whenever possible. Provides extra information to improve customer's experience.
- Responds to phone calls and emails quickly, professionally, and effectively.
- Gives accurate and timely answers to all questions about transportation status and updates. Follows corporate guidelines when dealing with customer questions about shipments.
- Contacts other departments outside of Import Customer Service to correct and resolve any errors. Reports unusual or complex problems to the supervisor for resolution when needed.
- Foresees potential challenges before they happen and has problem solving skills to deal with any unexpected issues.
Qualifications
English: advanced
Strong attention to details
Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
People oriented, with ability to proactively identify client’s requirement and understand their point of view
Ability to work under stress
Great team player
Adapt to learn new software
Preferred skills, experience, education
Prior experience in customer service, or administrative and clerical jobs with a focus on customer service and problem resolution
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in similar role
Knowledge of MS Dynamics
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
Physical Demands
Extended time spent at a desk and using a computer
Work Authorization
Authorization to work in the U.S
What We Offer
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Health Insurance
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
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Long Term Disability Insurance
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Paid Parental Leave
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Business Travel Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
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Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:
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Short Term Disability Insurance
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401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
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Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
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Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a 700-vessel fleet and over 110,000 staff providing timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. Present in 155 countries through 600 offices, MSC calls at 500 ports on 250+ trade routes, carrying some 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. MSC’s activities now include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.