About the Position:

Sales support and customer service will play a critical role in the continual growth of Avaska while onboarding an increasing number of customers. Part of what sets Avaska apart from the competition is our ability to be closely in touch with our customers and handle their needs quickly and professionally. Impeccable customer service, communication and follow-up is crucial to Avaska’s vision of becoming the most in-demand freezer wear brand in North America.

Avaska is a small business in Knoxville, TN 37918. We are agile, customer-centric, professional and our goal is to become the most in-demand freezer wear provider in North America.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Company perks

Responsibilities and Duties:

• First and primary inside contact for product related questions, quotations, inventory status, product returns, credits, and general sales inquiries
• Order entry – managing [email protected] inbox, as well as call in orders
• Creating quotes
• Verifying customer information and adding new customers into CRM/ERP
• Responding quickly to customer request, within 1 hour during business hours
• Handling custom branded orders including receiving artwork from the customer and communicating with operations regarding capabilities and timeline
• Communicating with operations regarding stock and lead times
• Communicating with customers regarding any backordered shipments, offering alternatives and updating with estimated ship date
• Effectively handling requests from outside sales staff, assisting with tasks such as updating information in the system, handling portal set-ups, sending credit app’s, entering notes/tasks from visits and entering leads
• Potentially assisting in other non-core areas occasionally to support with low staff levels and higher than normal volumes

Qualifications and skills:

• Customer service experience, 2+ years preferred
• Client-focused solutions mindset – proven track record working with customers and maintaining strong relationships
• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment, organize, prioritize, and complete tasks at own initiative with minimal supervision
• CRM experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and listening
• People-oriented
• Organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Proactive in problem solving