Account Specialist
Northbrook, IL - USA
Job Summary
Function:
SalesJob Responsibilities:
- Complete all required duties: contract maintenance order creation delivery schedules balance adjustments and any other tasks as needed
- Maintain thorough and consistent communication with internal and external customers to ensure all needs are met ranging from timely shipment to day-to-day inquiries
- Use internal systems/databases to create orders issue credits/debits inventory adjustments assemble proper backup documentation and review customer data as needed
- Assist with the approval process for disputes customer concerns fee adjustments and contract related changes
- Be the main point of contact for any changes that occur with customer accounts
- Collaborate with the Sales Supply Chain Finance/Accounting Logistics and Marketing teams to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Be engaged and energetic to learn about all aspects of CFs business including production capabilities industry trends and information about CF products and markets
- Opportunities to travel to meet with customers visit production facilities and storage terminals
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- Well-developed communication skills for internal and external relations
- Good organization administrative and task management skills
- Strong problem resolution and analytical skills. Must be able to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines
- Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Ability to learn and navigate computer systems SAP and proprietary CF software
- Familiarity with fertilizer/chemical industry supply chain or logistics is a plus but not required
- Ability to add to the CF culture in which everyone strives to succeed
Position Scope:
A successful candidate in this position will have strong communication organization and problem-solving skills. They will be a key resource for the sales team in maintaining and completing all contracts and orders. Through system navigation business processes and teamwork a successful account specialist will build relationships with customers and work to see all sales through to completion. Along the way an account specialist will be solving the issues that come up in complex transactions. The job changes daily and allows one to be constantly engaged learning and developing. The position allows for numerous learning opportunities special projects and potential growth within the company. Travel is not mandatory but occasionally encouraged in order to build a better understanding of the business and the industry. After-hours support is required on a rotating basis through the team.
Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $52900 - $65700.
The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education training skills qualifications competencies years of experience job-related knowledge and scope of the role and could be outside of the posted pay range.
In addition to base pay an incentive program is available to all full-time employees and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match dental and vision benefits a well-being incentive program 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employers contribution life and disability insurance paid time off programs and much more! Additionally we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
For more detailed information on the CF programs please visit our Total Rewards website at: above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position.
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Required Experience:
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